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Germany Schengen Visa from Benin — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Benin was 26.7% in 2024, up from 15.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
26.7%
15.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 11.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 830 | 704 | 126 | 15.2% |
| 2013 | 961 | 874 | 87 | 9.1% |
| 2014 | 1,272 | 1,038 | 234 | 18.4% |
| 2015 | 1,304 | 844 | 459 | 35.2% |
| 2016 | 672 | 437 | 235 | 35.0% |
| 2017 | 837 | 644 | 192 | 23.0% |
| 2018 | 699 | 503 | 190 | 27.4% |
| 2019 | 847 | 668 | 179 | 21.1% |
| 2020 | 146 | 112 | 34 | 23.3% |
| 2021 | 201 | 160 | 34 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | 749 | 567 | 174 | 23.5% |
| 2023 | 942 | 723 | 209 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 805 | 585 | 213 | 26.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Benin?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Benin was 26.7% in 2024, up from 15.2% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Benin in 2024?
In 2024, 805 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Benin, of which 585 were issued and 213 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission