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Schengen Visa from Mozambique — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MZ nationals was 7.5% in 2024, compared to 2.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 23,404 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.5%
2.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,412 | 8,083 | 196 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 10,516 | 10,181 | 306 | 2.9% |
| 2012 | 10,990 | 10,647 | 293 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 12,388 | 11,825 | 312 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 13,783 | 13,260 | 381 | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 15,732 | 14,973 | 509 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 14,306 | 13,626 | 530 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 15,197 | 14,242 | 845 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 16,679 | 15,336 | 1,089 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 18,402 | 16,966 | 1,231 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 3,167 | 2,712 | 430 | 13.7% |
| 2021 | 3,884 | 3,514 | 250 | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 16,177 | 14,626 | 1,427 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 20,313 | 18,511 | 1,723 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 23,404 | 20,933 | 1,700 | 7.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for MZ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for MZ nationals was 7.5% in 2024, compared to 2.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 23,404 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Mozambique changed over time?
In 2010, 8,412 Schengen visa applications were made from Mozambique. By 2024, this grew to 23,404 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission