Schengen Visa from Nigeria
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from Nigeria is Switzerland with a 21.6% refusal rate. Overall, 111,201 Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, with an average refusal rate of 46.1%.
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 2,816 | 2,110 | 580 | 21.6% |
| 2 | Germany(2 consulates) | 9,319 | 5,890 | 3,377 | 36.4% |
| 3 | Italy(2 consulates) | 13,703 | 8,482 | 5,174 | 37.9% |
| 4 | Romania | 413 | 248 | 159 | 39.1% |
| 5 | Austria | 1,942 | 1,126 | 796 | 41.4% |
| 6 | France(2 consulates) | 55,833 | 30,851 | 24,301 | 44.1% |
| 7 | Czech Republic | 674 | 348 | 316 | 47.6% |
| 8 | Poland | 704 | 316 | 384 | 54.9% |
| 9 | Finland | 1,355 | 591 | 732 | 55.3% |
| 10 | Bulgaria | 855 | 298 | 394 | 56.9% |
| 11 | Hungary | 644 | 262 | 382 | 59.3% |
| 12 | Portugal | 2,316 | 890 | 1,347 | 60.2% |
| 13 | Spain(2 consulates) | 12,968 | 4,722 | 7,673 | 61.9% |
| 14 | Greece | 435 | 161 | 269 | 62.6% |
| 15 | Denmark | 1,534 | 534 | 946 | 63.9% |
| 16 | Belgium | 5,690 | 1,979 | 3,546 | 64.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from Nigeria?
Switzerland has the lowest refusal rate at 21.6% for applicants from Nigeria, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from Nigeria?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from Nigeria is 46.1%, based on 111,201 applications across 16 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from Nigeria?
111,201 Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 58,808 were issued and 50,376 were refused.
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Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission