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Finland Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 6.4% in 2024, up from 2.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.4%
2.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,171 | 1,140 | 31 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 1,351 | 1,286 | 48 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 1,032 | 981 | 51 | 4.9% |
| 2015 | 1,232 | 1,160 | 57 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 946 | 909 | 31 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 1,250 | 1,225 | 17 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 1,420 | 1,346 | 67 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 1,551 | 1,462 | 80 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 214 | 186 | 28 | 13.1% |
| 2021 | 233 | 205 | 13 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 1,267 | 1,197 | 52 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 1,370 | 1,226 | 130 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 1,427 | 1,324 | 90 | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 6.4% in 2024, up from 2.6% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 1,427 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 1,324 were issued and 90 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission