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Italy Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 3.5% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.5%
0.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,831 | 27,666 | 166 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 36,978 | 36,663 | 191 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 33,979 | 33,510 | 369 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 40,269 | 39,749 | 504 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 33,754 | 33,158 | 596 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 39,934 | 38,633 | 1,301 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 44,298 | 43,030 | 1,268 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 43,982 | 42,326 | 1,653 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 6,220 | 5,441 | 779 | 12.5% |
| 2021 | 2,866 | 2,720 | 146 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 26,730 | 25,530 | 1,200 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 33,385 | 32,463 | 922 | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 32,070 | 30,943 | 1,126 | 3.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 3.5% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 32,070 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 30,943 were issued and 1,126 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission