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France Schengen Visa from Cuba — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 35.8% in 2024, up from 4.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.8%
4.9%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 30.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,727 | 2,594 | 134 | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 2,720 | 2,640 | 80 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 3,369 | 3,257 | 111 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 3,259 | 3,134 | 120 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 4,435 | 4,255 | 200 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 5,506 | 4,809 | 669 | 12.2% |
| 2017 | 6,359 | 5,381 | 923 | 14.6% |
| 2018 | 6,276 | 5,535 | 688 | 11.1% |
| 2019 | 6,184 | 5,076 | 1,044 | 17.1% |
| 2020 | 1,149 | 885 | 268 | 23.2% |
| 2021 | 378 | 362 | 10 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 4,453 | 3,259 | 1,105 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 3,891 | 2,299 | 1,572 | 40.6% |
| 2024 | 3,305 | 2,101 | 1,171 | 35.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Cuba?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 35.8% in 2024, up from 4.9% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba in 2024?
In 2024, 3,305 France Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba, of which 2,101 were issued and 1,171 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission