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Norway Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Norway Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 8.4% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.4%
3.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 4.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,082 | 2,007 | 73 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 2,294 | 2,208 | 86 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 1,915 | 1,826 | 88 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 1,782 | 1,734 | 48 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 1,983 | 1,952 | 30 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 2,627 | 2,585 | 41 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 2,975 | 2,883 | 86 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 2,803 | 2,736 | 64 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 723 | 699 | 22 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 222 | 210 | 9 | 4.1% |
| 2022 | 3,612 | 3,423 | 188 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 4,093 | 3,662 | 431 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 4,679 | 4,287 | 392 | 8.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Norway Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Norway Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 8.4% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2010.
How many Norway Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 4,679 Norway Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 4,287 were issued and 392 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission