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Switzerland Schengen Visa from South Africa

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

Verified from European Commission on 2026-04-20

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Refusal Rate
8.0%
8,480
Applications
7,740
Issued
677
Refused

Consulate

ConsulateApplicationsIssuedRefusedRefusal Rate
Pretoria8,4807,7406778.0%

Other Schengen States from South Africa

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Italy3.5%France9.4%Germany5.3%Netherlands2.9%Spain4.1%Greece2.9%Portugal4.5%Austria5.7%Croatia15.9%Norway8.4%Belgium6.1%Czech Republic4.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa is 8.0%, based on 8,480 applications.

How many Switzerland Schengen visa consulates are in South Africa?

Switzerland has 1 Schengen visa consulate in South Africa: Pretoria.

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