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France Schengen Visa from Benin — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Benin was 24.8% in 2024, up from 21.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
24.8%
21.6%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 3.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,075 | 7,113 | 1,964 | 21.6% |
| 2012 | 9,774 | 8,312 | 1,462 | 15.0% |
| 2013 | 10,314 | 8,060 | 2,234 | 21.7% |
| 2014 | 8,960 | 7,202 | 1,746 | 19.5% |
| 2015 | 10,499 | 8,826 | 1,576 | 15.2% |
| 2016 | 10,599 | 8,816 | 1,641 | 15.7% |
| 2017 | 10,653 | 8,844 | 1,720 | 16.3% |
| 2018 | 11,229 | 9,694 | 1,401 | 12.6% |
| 2019 | 12,580 | 10,375 | 2,045 | 16.5% |
| 2020 | 2,294 | 1,853 | 397 | 17.6% |
| 2021 | 4,018 | 3,070 | 835 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 12,647 | 9,413 | 3,132 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 14,451 | 10,001 | 4,089 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | 13,801 | 10,322 | 3,412 | 24.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Benin?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Benin was 24.8% in 2024, up from 21.6% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Benin in 2024?
In 2024, 13,801 France Schengen visa applications were made from Benin, of which 10,322 were issued and 3,412 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission