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France Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 4.4% in 2024, up from 0.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.4%
0.8%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 3.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,746 | 1,732 | 14 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,641 | 1,595 | 46 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 1,915 | 1,852 | 38 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 2,090 | 2,030 | 46 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 2,480 | 2,382 | 35 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 2,052 | 1,972 | 33 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 2,636 | 2,513 | 67 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 2,753 | 2,592 | 107 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 2,944 | 2,756 | 109 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 461 | 446 | 17 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 101 | 86 | 6 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 1,200 | 1,024 | 108 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 2,472 | 2,240 | 129 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 4,003 | 3,711 | 170 | 4.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 4.4% in 2024, up from 0.8% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 4,003 France Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 3,711 were issued and 170 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission