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Schengen Visa from Cape Verde — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CA nationals was 13.5% in 2024, compared to 18.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 26,204 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
13.5%
18.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 5.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,349 | 10,645 | 2,455 | 18.7% |
| 2011 | 12,778 | 10,082 | 2,670 | 20.9% |
| 2012 | 12,878 | 10,553 | 2,308 | 17.9% |
| 2013 | 13,367 | 10,613 | 2,723 | 20.4% |
| 2014 | 14,694 | 11,370 | 3,298 | 22.5% |
| 2015 | 16,410 | 11,964 | 4,432 | 27.0% |
| 2016 | 16,752 | 12,195 | 4,490 | 26.9% |
| 2017 | 18,334 | 12,695 | 5,623 | 30.7% |
| 2018 | 20,158 | 13,343 | 6,752 | 33.6% |
| 2019 | 22,948 | 14,598 | 8,317 | 36.3% |
| 2020 | 5,254 | 3,521 | 1,728 | 32.9% |
| 2021 | 4,776 | 3,745 | 995 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | 17,572 | 12,556 | 5,055 | 28.7% |
| 2023 | 18,341 | 13,903 | 4,380 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | 26,204 | 20,852 | 3,242 | 13.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for CA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CA nationals was 13.5% in 2024, compared to 18.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 26,204 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Cape Verde changed over time?
In 2010, 13,349 Schengen visa applications were made from Cape Verde. By 2024, this grew to 26,204 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission