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Germany Schengen Visa from Rwanda — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Rwanda was 12.4% in 2024, down from 15.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.4%
15.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 2.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,160 | 986 | 174 | 15.0% |
| 2013 | 225 | 161 | 47 | 22.6% |
| 2014 | 69 | 59 | 6 | 9.2% |
| 2015 | 120 | 109 | 2 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 103 | 93 | 3 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 121 | 88 | 9 | 9.3% |
| 2019 | 176 | 140 | 8 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 72 | 50 | 6 | 10.7% |
| 2021 | 241 | 167 | 34 | 16.9% |
| 2022 | 197 | 140 | 14 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 162 | 155 | 4 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 119 | 99 | 14 | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Rwanda?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Rwanda was 12.4% in 2024, down from 15.0% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Rwanda in 2024?
In 2024, 119 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Rwanda, of which 99 were issued and 14 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission