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France Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 15.9% in 2024, up from 7.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.9%
7.4%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 8.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,262 | 53,012 | 4,262 | 7.4% |
| 2012 | 63,881 | 58,904 | 4,977 | 7.8% |
| 2013 | 65,880 | 60,958 | 4,896 | 7.4% |
| 2014 | 87,472 | 81,848 | 5,573 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 134,294 | 124,502 | 8,563 | 6.4% |
| 2016 | 156,148 | 141,751 | 13,083 | 8.4% |
| 2017 | 201,161 | 179,749 | 19,983 | 10.0% |
| 2018 | 229,153 | 203,570 | 23,714 | 10.4% |
| 2019 | 234,002 | 199,440 | 32,890 | 14.2% |
| 2020 | 29,627 | 22,945 | 6,967 | 23.3% |
| 2021 | 37,585 | 24,625 | 11,729 | 32.3% |
| 2022 | 138,643 | 106,987 | 27,681 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 176,237 | 146,938 | 29,866 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 197,959 | 165,564 | 31,314 | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 15.9% in 2024, up from 7.4% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 197,959 France Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 165,564 were issued and 31,314 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission