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Poland Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Poland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 20.8% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
20.8%
1.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 19.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,400 | 1,384 | 16 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 1,747 | 1,717 | 30 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 1,597 | 1,552 | 45 | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 1,792 | 1,734 | 58 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 2,179 | 2,158 | 21 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 2,081 | 2,007 | 74 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 2,184 | 2,111 | 73 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 2,207 | 1,959 | 248 | 11.2% |
| 2020 | 396 | 311 | 85 | 21.5% |
| 2021 | 254 | 226 | 17 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 1,429 | 1,302 | 124 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | 1,243 | 1,142 | 99 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 1,460 | 1,150 | 302 | 20.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Poland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Poland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 20.8% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2010.
How many Poland Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 1,460 Poland Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 1,150 were issued and 302 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission