Schengen Visa from Ethiopia
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from Ethiopia is Greece with a 2.7% refusal rate. Overall, 24,593 Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia, with an average refusal rate of 36.8%.
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 945 | 904 | 25 | 2.7% |
| 2 | Switzerland | 1,526 | 1,036 | 362 | 25.9% |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 278 | 178 | 87 | 32.8% |
| 4 | Finland | 311 | 193 | 98 | 33.7% |
| 5 | Germany | 3,596 | 2,353 | 1,209 | 33.9% |
| 6 | Italy | 5,883 | 3,750 | 1,997 | 34.7% |
| 7 | Netherlands | 2,501 | 1,524 | 836 | 35.4% |
| 8 | Spain | 1,756 | 903 | 584 | 39.3% |
| 9 | Austria | 1,292 | 744 | 540 | 42.1% |
| 10 | Belgium | 1,222 | 654 | 481 | 42.4% |
| 11 | France | 4,484 | 2,257 | 1,913 | 45.9% |
| 12 | Hungary | 397 | 171 | 226 | 56.9% |
| 13 | Romania | 118 | 43 | 63 | 59.4% |
| 14 | Poland | 284 | 93 | 190 | 67.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from Ethiopia?
Greece has the lowest refusal rate at 2.7% for applicants from Ethiopia, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from Ethiopia?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from Ethiopia is 36.8%, based on 24,593 applications across 14 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from Ethiopia?
24,593 Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia, of which 14,803 were issued and 8,611 were refused.
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Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission