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Schengen Visa from Tanzania — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TZ nationals was 20.2% in 2024, compared to 5.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 14,572 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
20.2%
5.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 14.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,170 | 9,510 | 591 | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 10,660 | 9,431 | 1,087 | 10.3% |
| 2012 | 10,795 | 9,712 | 873 | 8.2% |
| 2013 | 11,155 | 10,120 | 784 | 7.2% |
| 2014 | 11,532 | 10,530 | 840 | 7.4% |
| 2015 | 12,054 | 11,095 | 746 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 10,221 | 9,112 | 822 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 11,315 | 9,734 | 1,290 | 11.7% |
| 2018 | 12,035 | 10,103 | 1,614 | 13.8% |
| 2019 | 13,270 | 10,920 | 1,976 | 15.3% |
| 2020 | 2,463 | 1,876 | 462 | 19.8% |
| 2021 | 2,499 | 2,068 | 600 | 22.5% |
| 2022 | 10,144 | 8,119 | 1,868 | 18.7% |
| 2023 | 13,030 | 10,407 | 2,525 | 19.5% |
| 2024 | 14,572 | 11,537 | 2,914 | 20.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for TZ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for TZ nationals was 20.2% in 2024, compared to 5.9% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 14,572 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Tanzania changed over time?
In 2010, 10,170 Schengen visa applications were made from Tanzania. By 2024, this grew to 14,572 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission