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France Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 9.4% in 2024, up from 0.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.4%
0.7%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 8.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,020 | 27,825 | 197 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 32,010 | 31,758 | 252 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 32,721 | 32,436 | 272 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 29,612 | 29,160 | 435 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 32,160 | 31,564 | 412 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 27,448 | 26,937 | 320 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 34,071 | 33,259 | 501 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 37,042 | 35,809 | 860 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 36,284 | 34,850 | 1,160 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 5,518 | 5,257 | 235 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 6,977 | 6,317 | 275 | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 25,796 | 23,886 | 1,389 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 39,862 | 37,317 | 2,254 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 30,304 | 27,375 | 2,842 | 9.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 9.4% in 2024, up from 0.7% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 30,304 France Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 27,375 were issued and 2,842 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission