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Greece Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 2.9% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.9%
0.6%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 2.3pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8,993 | 8,884 | 52 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 9,833 | 9,719 | 69 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 10,419 | 10,301 | 113 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,858 | 8,720 | 136 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 10,998 | 10,648 | 350 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 12,705 | 12,234 | 470 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 13,043 | 12,693 | 289 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 1,179 | 1,010 | 31 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 423 | 416 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 11,982 | 11,569 | 371 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 13,219 | 12,715 | 420 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 12,655 | 12,226 | 361 | 2.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 2.9% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 12,655 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 12,226 were issued and 361 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission