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Romania Schengen Visa from South Africa

Refusal rates and application data for Romania Schengen visa applicants from South Africa.

Verified from European Commission on 2026-04-20

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Refusal Rate
3.8%
567
Applications
538
Issued
21
Refused

Consulates

ConsulateApplicationsIssuedRefusedRefusal Rate
Cape Town191900.0%
Pretoria548519213.9%

Other Schengen States from South Africa

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Italy3.5%France9.4%Germany5.3%Netherlands2.9%Spain4.1%Greece2.9%Portugal4.5%Switzerland8.0%Austria5.7%Croatia15.9%Norway8.4%Belgium6.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Romania Schengen visa refusal rate from South Africa?

The Romania Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa is 3.8%, based on 567 applications.

How many Romania Schengen visa consulates are in South Africa?

Romania has 2 Schengen visa consulates in South Africa: Cape Town, Pretoria.

Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission, updated 2026-04-20