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Spain Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 4.1% in 2024, up from 0.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.1%
0.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,032 | 13,672 | 29 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 16,312 | 15,748 | 61 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 15,454 | 14,700 | 73 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 18,140 | 17,220 | 134 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 16,592 | 16,268 | 158 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 21,784 | 21,322 | 241 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 21,819 | 21,253 | 282 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 22,717 | 21,893 | 396 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,822 | 3,646 | 81 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 1,719 | 1,589 | 10 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 19,479 | 17,805 | 1,304 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 20,662 | 19,327 | 1,054 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 20,800 | 19,641 | 842 | 4.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 4.1% in 2024, up from 0.2% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 20,800 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 19,641 were issued and 842 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission