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Greece Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 62.6% in 2024, up from 19.7% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
62.6%
19.7%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 42.9pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 767 | 600 | 147 | 19.7% |
| 2014 | 2,363 | 1,626 | 733 | 31.1% |
| 2015 | 2,942 | 1,866 | 1,073 | 36.5% |
| 2016 | 3,449 | 2,084 | 1,363 | 39.5% |
| 2017 | 3,373 | 1,532 | 1,841 | 54.6% |
| 2018 | 524 | 235 | 289 | 55.2% |
| 2019 | 876 | 558 | 298 | 34.8% |
| 2020 | 571 | 410 | 156 | 27.6% |
| 2021 | 1,513 | 1,039 | 466 | 31.0% |
| 2022 | 952 | 786 | 144 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | 1,663 | 1,437 | 203 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 435 | 161 | 269 | 62.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 62.6% in 2024, up from 19.7% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 435 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 161 were issued and 269 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission