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Schengen Visa from Benin — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BJ nationals was 25.1% in 2024, compared to 23.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 15,148 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
25.1%
23.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,218 | 9,410 | 2,808 | 23.0% |
| 2011 | 11,880 | 9,496 | 2,337 | 19.7% |
| 2012 | 13,463 | 10,893 | 2,533 | 18.9% |
| 2013 | 13,779 | 10,572 | 3,098 | 22.7% |
| 2014 | 12,149 | 9,574 | 2,549 | 21.0% |
| 2015 | 12,852 | 10,414 | 2,327 | 18.3% |
| 2016 | 11,583 | 9,424 | 2,008 | 17.6% |
| 2017 | 11,828 | 9,733 | 2,000 | 17.0% |
| 2018 | 12,242 | 10,410 | 1,680 | 13.9% |
| 2019 | 13,766 | 11,283 | 2,313 | 17.0% |
| 2020 | 2,543 | 2,022 | 472 | 18.9% |
| 2021 | 4,302 | 3,279 | 902 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | 13,672 | 10,206 | 3,348 | 24.7% |
| 2023 | 15,758 | 10,980 | 4,398 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 15,148 | 11,286 | 3,779 | 25.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for BJ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BJ nationals was 25.1% in 2024, compared to 23.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 15,148 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Benin changed over time?
In 2010, 12,218 Schengen visa applications were made from Benin. By 2024, this grew to 15,148 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission