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Schengen Visa from Namibia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NA nationals was 5.2% in 2024, compared to 2.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 5,118 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.2%
2.3%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,106 | 5,928 | 141 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 3,320 | 3,137 | 119 | 3.7% |
| 2012 | 3,232 | 3,127 | 74 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 6,483 | 5,995 | 293 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 6,875 | 6,640 | 185 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 7,329 | 7,265 | 49 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,863 | 6,774 | 51 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,785 | 6,680 | 74 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,205 | 6,038 | 113 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 6,485 | 6,253 | 198 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 1,123 | 1,023 | 72 | 6.6% |
| 2021 | 959 | 800 | 91 | 10.2% |
| 2022 | 4,508 | 4,073 | 320 | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 5,575 | 5,172 | 271 | 5.0% |
| 2024 | 5,118 | 4,774 | 264 | 5.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for NA nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for NA nationals was 5.2% in 2024, compared to 2.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 5,118 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Namibia changed over time?
In 2010, 6,106 Schengen visa applications were made from Namibia. By 2024, this decreased to 5,118 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission