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France Schengen Visa from Cameroon — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cameroon was 34.1% in 2024, up from 21.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
34.1%
21.7%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 12.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,525 | 12,951 | 3,591 | 21.7% |
| 2012 | 18,885 | 13,793 | 5,092 | 27.0% |
| 2013 | 19,087 | 13,847 | 5,230 | 27.4% |
| 2014 | 19,771 | 13,590 | 6,157 | 31.2% |
| 2015 | 20,512 | 14,244 | 6,073 | 29.9% |
| 2016 | 20,177 | 14,457 | 5,262 | 26.7% |
| 2017 | 21,559 | 15,097 | 5,928 | 28.2% |
| 2018 | 20,975 | 14,871 | 5,504 | 27.0% |
| 2019 | 22,613 | 15,599 | 6,147 | 28.3% |
| 2020 | 3,656 | 2,486 | 898 | 26.5% |
| 2021 | 7,980 | 5,637 | 1,752 | 23.7% |
| 2022 | 20,485 | 14,527 | 5,238 | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 21,074 | 15,124 | 5,590 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | 31,349 | 20,702 | 10,708 | 34.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Cameroon?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cameroon was 34.1% in 2024, up from 21.7% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Cameroon in 2024?
In 2024, 31,349 France Schengen visa applications were made from Cameroon, of which 20,702 were issued and 10,708 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission