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France Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 5.4% in 2024, down from 7.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.4%
7.6%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↓ 2.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 215,155 | 198,898 | 16,309 | 7.6% |
| 2012 | 296,847 | 277,099 | 19,748 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 355,980 | 335,961 | 19,817 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 562,709 | 540,156 | 22,381 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 762,616 | 733,328 | 27,849 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 610,700 | 586,345 | 22,663 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 728,343 | 697,098 | 29,624 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 816,719 | 768,744 | 43,793 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 709,616 | 664,727 | 38,556 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 47,029 | 49,961 | 2,798 | 5.3% |
| 2021 | 5,125 | 4,936 | 125 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 26,760 | 22,532 | 1,645 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 271,111 | 251,964 | 14,005 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 458,018 | 429,973 | 24,410 | 5.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 5.4% in 2024, down from 7.6% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 458,018 France Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 429,973 were issued and 24,410 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission