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Schengen Visa from Uganda — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for UG nationals was 35.8% in 2024, compared to 14.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 18,738 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.8%
14.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 21.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,598 | 7,364 | 1,216 | 14.2% |
| 2011 | 8,556 | 7,188 | 1,353 | 15.8% |
| 2012 | 8,461 | 7,208 | 1,238 | 14.7% |
| 2013 | 10,451 | 8,407 | 1,842 | 18.0% |
| 2014 | 11,226 | 8,924 | 2,102 | 19.1% |
| 2015 | 11,414 | 9,355 | 1,876 | 16.7% |
| 2016 | 11,613 | 9,582 | 1,927 | 16.7% |
| 2017 | 13,335 | 10,777 | 2,302 | 17.6% |
| 2018 | 13,352 | 10,521 | 2,500 | 19.2% |
| 2019 | 15,415 | 11,742 | 3,371 | 22.3% |
| 2020 | 2,919 | 2,031 | 851 | 29.5% |
| 2021 | 2,727 | 2,246 | 373 | 14.2% |
| 2022 | 11,925 | 8,865 | 2,830 | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 15,936 | 10,863 | 4,754 | 30.4% |
| 2024 | 18,738 | 11,477 | 6,411 | 35.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for UG nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for UG nationals was 35.8% in 2024, compared to 14.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 18,738 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Uganda changed over time?
In 2010, 8,598 Schengen visa applications were made from Uganda. By 2024, this grew to 18,738 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission