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Schengen Visa from Cameroon — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CM nationals was 38.1% in 2024, compared to 26.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 51,679 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
38.1%
26.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 11.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,071 | 20,678 | 7,325 | 26.2% |
| 2011 | 30,581 | 22,186 | 8,281 | 27.2% |
| 2012 | 32,674 | 22,677 | 9,929 | 30.5% |
| 2013 | 33,278 | 23,151 | 9,789 | 29.7% |
| 2014 | 33,622 | 22,956 | 10,422 | 31.2% |
| 2015 | 34,138 | 23,071 | 10,356 | 31.0% |
| 2016 | 33,800 | 23,010 | 10,139 | 30.6% |
| 2017 | 36,723 | 24,446 | 11,168 | 31.4% |
| 2018 | 37,043 | 24,761 | 11,318 | 31.4% |
| 2019 | 40,345 | 26,205 | 12,990 | 33.1% |
| 2020 | 6,490 | 3,919 | 2,157 | 35.5% |
| 2021 | 11,001 | 7,443 | 2,617 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | 34,271 | 22,679 | 10,508 | 31.7% |
| 2023 | 39,031 | 26,430 | 12,155 | 31.5% |
| 2024 | 51,679 | 31,911 | 19,644 | 38.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for CM nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CM nationals was 38.1% in 2024, compared to 26.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 51,679 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Cameroon changed over time?
In 2010, 28,071 Schengen visa applications were made from Cameroon. By 2024, this grew to 51,679 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission