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Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KE nationals was 29.4% in 2024, compared to 13.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 66,329 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
29.4%
13.7%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 15.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,974 | 23,178 | 3,677 | 13.7% |
| 2011 | 28,016 | 23,222 | 4,523 | 16.3% |
| 2012 | 26,636 | 21,750 | 4,636 | 17.6% |
| 2013 | 26,443 | 21,854 | 3,941 | 15.3% |
| 2014 | 29,535 | 25,270 | 3,644 | 12.6% |
| 2015 | 31,944 | 27,479 | 3,874 | 12.4% |
| 2016 | 32,508 | 27,352 | 3,666 | 11.8% |
| 2017 | 33,709 | 29,202 | 3,906 | 11.8% |
| 2018 | 38,782 | 33,251 | 4,769 | 12.5% |
| 2019 | 41,356 | 35,003 | 5,442 | 13.5% |
| 2020 | 7,999 | 6,197 | 1,476 | 19.2% |
| 2021 | 11,442 | 9,194 | 2,385 | 20.6% |
| 2022 | 49,457 | 36,346 | 11,436 | 23.9% |
| 2023 | 56,862 | 42,362 | 12,954 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 66,329 | 45,339 | 18,881 | 29.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for KE nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for KE nationals was 29.4% in 2024, compared to 13.7% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 66,329 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Kenya changed over time?
In 2010, 26,974 Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya. By 2024, this grew to 66,329 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission