Ghanaians Faced the Greatest Financial Impact from Rejected Visa Applications in 2023

Ghanaians Faced the Greatest Financial Impact from Rejected Visa Applications in 2023

Key Takeaways

1. Ghanaians experienced the most significant financial impact from rejected visa applications, with the national wage in Ghana being €238.
2. Pakistanis spent the highest total amount on visa applications, amounting to €6.9 million.
3. Applicants from Comoros and Guinea-Bissau were less financially impacted by visa rejections compared to other countries of origin.

Applicants from countries that require a Schengen visa often face substantial expenses, which can amount to millions.

Countries with high visa rejection rates frequently have low average incomes, making the application process particularly burdensome. Despite this, many applicants from these nations continue to apply for Schengen visas but receive fewer approvals. Notably, four out of the five most impacted nationalities are from Africa.

Countries of Origin Most Affected by Visa Expenses in 2023

Comoros

- Average wage: €594
- Schengen visa cost: €80, rising to €90 after June 11, 2024.
- Rejection rate: 61.3%
- Impact: Nationals spend 13.4% of their wage on visa applications, with €173,920 spent on rejected visas out of a total of €301,440.

Guinea-Bissau

- Average wage: €593
- Rejection rate: 51%
- Impact: Nationals spent €439,440 on Schengen visas, with €210,720 on rejected applications.

Pakistan

- Average wage: €394
- Total spent on visas: €6.9 million
- Rejection rate: 49.6%
- Impact: Nationals spent €3.3 million on rejected visas, accounting for 20.3% of their monthly income.

Ghana

- Average wage: €238
- Rejection rate: 47.5%
- Impact: Nationals spent €3.6 million on visa applications, with €1.6 million on rejections, costing 28.2% of their monthly income.

Mali

- Average wage: €300
- Total spent on visas: €1.6 million
- Rejection rate: 46.1%
- Impact: Nationals spent €770,960 on rejected visas, with the average skilled worker earning approximately €1,300 annually, and half of the population living below the international poverty line of €1 per day.

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