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Schengen Visa from Rwanda — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for RW nationals was 32.7% in 2024, compared to 27.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 14,293 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
32.7%
27.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 5.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,212 | 3,009 | 1,125 | 27.2% |
| 2011 | 4,947 | 3,838 | 1,055 | 21.6% |
| 2012 | 4,627 | 3,335 | 1,161 | 25.8% |
| 2013 | 4,866 | 3,588 | 1,074 | 23.0% |
| 2014 | 5,678 | 4,433 | 980 | 18.1% |
| 2015 | 7,034 | 5,462 | 1,109 | 16.9% |
| 2016 | 6,709 | 5,155 | 1,204 | 18.9% |
| 2017 | 7,567 | 5,537 | 1,522 | 21.6% |
| 2018 | 9,427 | 7,254 | 1,725 | 19.2% |
| 2019 | 10,892 | 8,465 | 2,097 | 19.9% |
| 2020 | 2,109 | 1,591 | 401 | 20.1% |
| 2021 | 3,412 | 2,475 | 644 | 20.6% |
| 2022 | 10,112 | 7,304 | 2,586 | 26.1% |
| 2023 | 11,668 | 8,415 | 3,147 | 27.2% |
| 2024 | 14,293 | 9,551 | 4,637 | 32.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for RW nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for RW nationals was 32.7% in 2024, compared to 27.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 14,293 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Rwanda changed over time?
In 2010, 4,212 Schengen visa applications were made from Rwanda. By 2024, this grew to 14,293 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission