Data from Schengen Visa Statistics in 2023 show that African nationals lost about 56 million euros in visa application fees due to rejection. He’s among the many people navigating the often arduous visa process throughout Africa, which faces higher visa rejection rates than anywhere else in the world when it comes to visiting Europe’s Schengen Area. Visa rejections are used as a political tool by European governments, including France, to negotiate the deportation of those who migrate to Europe without proper authorization. READ ALSO: 5 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection ratesBeyond rejection rates, the difficulty of applying is also a policy choice by European governments, Maru said. "According to European states, most rejections are based on "reasonable doubts about the visa applicants’ intention to return home."

Source: Ethiopian News June 17, 2024 12:22 UTC