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France Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 23.3% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
23.3%
4.2%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 19.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,566 | 2,460 | 108 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 2,772 | 2,672 | 100 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 2,820 | 2,575 | 182 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 3,218 | 3,026 | 144 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 4,539 | 4,231 | 230 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 4,559 | 4,260 | 218 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 4,523 | 4,145 | 338 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 5,059 | 4,647 | 310 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 4,806 | 4,425 | 261 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 834 | 739 | 39 | 5.0% |
| 2021 | 1,205 | 1,125 | 29 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 3,300 | 2,842 | 398 | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 2,794 | 2,239 | 516 | 18.7% |
| 2024 | 3,382 | 2,531 | 770 | 23.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 23.3% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 3,382 France Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 2,531 were issued and 770 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission