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Schengen Visa from Zimbabwe — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ZW nationals was 16.2% in 2024, compared to 2.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 8,299 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.2%
2.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 14.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,380 | 4,285 | 87 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 4,978 | 4,841 | 117 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 3,976 | 3,910 | 54 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 4,527 | 4,388 | 112 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 5,469 | 5,238 | 170 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 5,993 | 5,787 | 154 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 6,666 | 5,894 | 714 | 10.8% |
| 2017 | 7,026 | 6,239 | 750 | 10.7% |
| 2018 | 7,564 | 7,030 | 452 | 6.0% |
| 2019 | 7,252 | 6,324 | 795 | 11.2% |
| 2020 | 1,266 | 1,019 | 217 | 17.6% |
| 2021 | 988 | 816 | 96 | 10.5% |
| 2022 | 6,106 | 5,458 | 487 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 7,923 | 6,908 | 851 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 8,299 | 6,813 | 1,320 | 16.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for ZW nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for ZW nationals was 16.2% in 2024, compared to 2.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 8,299 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Zimbabwe changed over time?
In 2010, 4,380 Schengen visa applications were made from Zimbabwe. By 2024, this grew to 8,299 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission