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Germany Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 29.3% in 2024, up from 18.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
29.3%
18.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 11.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,489 | 4,496 | 995 | 18.1% |
| 2013 | 4,992 | 3,464 | 1,528 | 30.6% |
| 2014 | 4,795 | 3,626 | 1,167 | 24.3% |
| 2015 | 5,303 | 4,213 | 1,083 | 20.4% |
| 2016 | 5,788 | 4,667 | 1,033 | 18.1% |
| 2017 | 5,644 | 4,826 | 788 | 14.0% |
| 2018 | 6,142 | 5,136 | 990 | 16.2% |
| 2019 | 7,131 | 6,002 | 1,065 | 15.1% |
| 2020 | 1,212 | 1,007 | 203 | 16.8% |
| 2021 | 1,430 | 1,111 | 269 | 19.5% |
| 2022 | 6,119 | 4,814 | 1,141 | 19.2% |
| 2023 | 8,228 | 6,102 | 1,891 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 10,011 | 6,924 | 2,873 | 29.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 29.3% in 2024, up from 18.1% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 10,011 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 6,924 were issued and 2,873 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission