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France Schengen Visa from Ethiopia — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 45.9% in 2024, up from 17.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
45.9%
17.7%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 28.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,544 | 1,270 | 274 | 17.7% |
| 2012 | 1,844 | 1,528 | 316 | 17.1% |
| 2013 | 1,826 | 1,497 | 308 | 17.1% |
| 2014 | 2,060 | 1,806 | 247 | 12.0% |
| 2015 | 2,616 | 2,096 | 358 | 14.6% |
| 2016 | 2,212 | 1,691 | 532 | 23.9% |
| 2017 | 4,150 | 3,587 | 438 | 10.9% |
| 2018 | 4,615 | 3,309 | 1,178 | 26.3% |
| 2019 | 5,039 | 3,849 | 1,013 | 20.8% |
| 2020 | 1,030 | 768 | 218 | 22.1% |
| 2021 | 789 | 542 | 178 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | 3,836 | 2,578 | 1,105 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 3,831 | 2,450 | 1,247 | 33.7% |
| 2024 | 4,484 | 2,257 | 1,913 | 45.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ethiopia?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 45.9% in 2024, up from 17.7% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia in 2024?
In 2024, 4,484 France Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia, of which 2,257 were issued and 1,913 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission