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Austria Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 5.7% in 2024, up from 0.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.7%
0.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 5.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,608 | 6,604 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,681 | 5,715 | 109 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 6,226 | 6,182 | 42 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,333 | 5,511 | 57 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 5,518 | 4,843 | 49 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 7,566 | 6,690 | 92 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 6,412 | 5,615 | 129 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 6,663 | 6,544 | 119 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 1,103 | 1,010 | 12 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 1,044 | 895 | 85 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 5,552 | 5,301 | 185 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 5,114 | 4,932 | 176 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | 5,606 | 5,284 | 320 | 5.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Austria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Austria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 5.7% in 2024, up from 0.1% in 2010.
How many Austria Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 5,606 Austria Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 5,284 were issued and 320 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission