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France Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 24.8% in 2024, up from 12.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
24.8%
12.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 12.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,743 | 18,238 | 2,505 | 12.1% |
| 2012 | 15,910 | 13,685 | 2,225 | 14.0% |
| 2013 | 18,431 | 15,568 | 2,836 | 15.4% |
| 2014 | 25,358 | 21,995 | 3,351 | 13.2% |
| 2015 | 30,716 | 28,327 | 1,718 | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 40,108 | 37,197 | 1,938 | 5.0% |
| 2017 | 50,737 | 39,520 | 10,119 | 20.4% |
| 2018 | 59,967 | 41,359 | 19,816 | 32.4% |
| 2019 | 38,333 | 28,799 | 9,536 | 24.9% |
| 2020 | 7,725 | 6,188 | 1,430 | 18.8% |
| 2021 | 7,013 | 5,349 | 993 | 15.7% |
| 2022 | 31,888 | 23,207 | 5,975 | 20.5% |
| 2023 | 38,806 | 30,777 | 6,574 | 17.6% |
| 2024 | 37,205 | 30,482 | 10,051 | 24.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 24.8% in 2024, up from 12.1% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 37,205 France Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 30,482 were issued and 10,051 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission