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France Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 3.0% in 2024, up from 1.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.0%
1.2%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 1.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,210 | 19,976 | 234 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 35,888 | 35,539 | 349 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 41,943 | 39,890 | 2,052 | 4.9% |
| 2014 | 49,132 | 48,006 | 1,116 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 56,517 | 53,995 | 1,659 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 46,116 | 44,275 | 1,038 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 52,528 | 51,149 | 933 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 52,724 | 50,405 | 1,652 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 41,089 | 38,406 | 2,318 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 4,912 | 4,806 | 464 | 8.8% |
| 2021 | 14,917 | 14,172 | 314 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 39,165 | 36,174 | 1,729 | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 40,172 | 38,127 | 2,289 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 35,023 | 33,674 | 1,025 | 3.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 3.0% in 2024, up from 1.2% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 35,023 France Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 33,674 were issued and 1,025 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission