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Croatia Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Croatia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 15.9% in 2024, up from 6.4% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.9%
6.4%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 9.5pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,990 | 1,863 | 127 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 2,377 | 2,314 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,413 | 2,315 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 3,919 | 3,766 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 5,015 | 4,857 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 5,067 | 4,870 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 449 | 372 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 467 | 411 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,833 | 2,658 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 4,141 | 3,674 | 417 | 10.2% |
| 2024 | 5,396 | 4,530 | 858 | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Croatia Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Croatia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 15.9% in 2024, up from 6.4% in 2014.
How many Croatia Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 5,396 Croatia Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 4,530 were issued and 858 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission