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Netherlands Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 2.9% in 2024, up from 0.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.9%
0.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,753 | 15,632 | 116 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,002 | 14,797 | 192 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 14,848 | 14,630 | 195 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 16,488 | 15,872 | 458 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 15,162 | 14,383 | 476 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 18,386 | 17,916 | 351 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 21,892 | 21,236 | 466 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 22,412 | 21,464 | 739 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 4,175 | 3,820 | 264 | 6.5% |
| 2021 | 2,760 | 2,492 | 168 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 19,619 | 18,622 | 609 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 25,551 | 24,147 | 729 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 24,333 | 22,747 | 690 | 2.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 2.9% in 2024, up from 0.7% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 24,333 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 22,747 were issued and 690 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission