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Germany Schengen Visa from Zimbabwe — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Zimbabwe was 17.1% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.1%
4.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 13.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 628 | 602 | 26 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 867 | 834 | 32 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 1,103 | 1,000 | 55 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 1,155 | 1,124 | 31 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 1,224 | 1,076 | 147 | 12.0% |
| 2017 | 1,438 | 1,231 | 205 | 14.3% |
| 2018 | 1,194 | 1,057 | 129 | 10.9% |
| 2019 | 1,194 | 943 | 251 | 21.0% |
| 2020 | 295 | 237 | 55 | 18.8% |
| 2021 | 94 | 59 | 22 | 27.2% |
| 2022 | 698 | 575 | 107 | 15.7% |
| 2023 | 1,214 | 1,008 | 187 | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 1,426 | 1,174 | 242 | 17.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Zimbabwe?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Zimbabwe was 17.1% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Zimbabwe in 2024?
In 2024, 1,426 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Zimbabwe, of which 1,174 were issued and 242 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission