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Germany Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 5.3% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.3%
1.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,708 | 30,209 | 499 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 30,187 | 29,315 | 860 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 29,186 | 28,977 | 204 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 29,611 | 29,343 | 254 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 28,741 | 28,443 | 286 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 31,625 | 31,244 | 363 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 32,167 | 31,391 | 760 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 31,795 | 30,890 | 892 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 5,153 | 4,840 | 310 | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 4,679 | 3,808 | 512 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 26,735 | 24,626 | 1,999 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 27,733 | 26,191 | 1,463 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 25,609 | 24,209 | 1,346 | 5.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 5.3% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 25,609 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 24,209 were issued and 1,346 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission