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Hungary Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Hungary Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 5.2% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.2%
3.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 1.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,841 | 1,753 | 63 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 2,065 | 1,976 | 89 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 1,566 | 1,472 | 93 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 2,054 | 1,994 | 60 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 1,765 | 1,666 | 98 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 2,067 | 2,014 | 52 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 1,729 | 1,679 | 48 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 1,847 | 1,768 | 72 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 254 | 171 | 12 | 6.6% |
| 2021 | 114 | 111 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 840 | 817 | 23 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 1,576 | 1,484 | 92 | 5.8% |
| 2024 | 1,834 | 1,739 | 95 | 5.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hungary Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Hungary Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 5.2% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2010.
How many Hungary Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 1,834 Hungary Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 1,739 were issued and 95 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission