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Germany Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 36.4% in 2024, down from 38.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
36.4%
38.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 1.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,761 | 11,050 | 6,856 | 38.3% |
| 2013 | 16,086 | 10,199 | 5,768 | 36.1% |
| 2014 | 15,012 | 10,375 | 4,351 | 29.5% |
| 2015 | 14,256 | 9,620 | 4,430 | 31.5% |
| 2016 | 12,144 | 6,908 | 5,083 | 42.4% |
| 2017 | 12,197 | 6,372 | 5,631 | 46.9% |
| 2018 | 10,847 | 5,551 | 5,098 | 47.9% |
| 2019 | 11,298 | 6,608 | 4,604 | 41.1% |
| 2020 | 3,049 | 1,638 | 1,362 | 45.4% |
| 2021 | 3,322 | 2,097 | 1,107 | 34.6% |
| 2022 | 7,914 | 4,424 | 3,407 | 43.5% |
| 2023 | 9,803 | 6,536 | 3,226 | 33.0% |
| 2024 | 9,319 | 5,890 | 3,377 | 36.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 36.4% in 2024, down from 38.3% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 9,319 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 5,890 were issued and 3,377 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission