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Lithuania Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Lithuania Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 19.1% in 2024, down from 29.5% in 2016.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
19.1%
29.5%
2016 Rate
9
Years of Data
↓ 10.4pp
Change (2016–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 79 | 55 | 23 | 29.5% |
| 2017 | 218 | 187 | 28 | 13.0% |
| 2018 | 214 | 170 | 42 | 19.8% |
| 2019 | 161 | 143 | 18 | 11.2% |
| 2020 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 33.3% |
| 2021 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 194 | 184 | 7 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 186 | 153 | 31 | 16.8% |
| 2024 | 220 | 178 | 42 | 19.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lithuania Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Lithuania Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 19.1% in 2024, down from 29.5% in 2016.
How many Lithuania Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 220 Lithuania Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 178 were issued and 42 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission