Schengen Area: The politics behind Europe’s visa lottery
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
5/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Why is a Senegalese applicant more likely to be refused a European visa than an Ivorian one? Drawing on a cross-analysis of data, our infographics reveal how the Schengen system dispenses trust unevenly, shaping who gets to travel and who is left behind.