2022: Namibia reports 7 of top 10 Schengen visa rejections were African nations.

Namibia is turning the tables on Western countries, as seven of the top 10 nations with the highest visa rejection rates in the Schengen area were African in 2022. Namibian Michelle Nehoya spent nearly $500 on a visa to visit Canada but has not received it after more than two years. Africans face lengthy visa processes, multiple requirements, and biometric data submission, which often involves traveling to neighboring countries.

July 25, 2024
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