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France Schengen Visa from Lebanon — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 11.3% in 2024, up from 6.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.3%
6.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 5.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,222 | 22,754 | 1,473 | 6.1% |
| 2012 | 34,134 | 31,916 | 2,218 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 37,280 | 34,325 | 2,791 | 7.5% |
| 2014 | 40,988 | 38,726 | 2,169 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 45,287 | 41,564 | 3,056 | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 45,503 | 42,372 | 2,355 | 5.3% |
| 2017 | 51,827 | 47,475 | 3,831 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 58,825 | 52,515 | 5,665 | 9.7% |
| 2019 | 56,865 | 51,252 | 5,056 | 9.0% |
| 2020 | 21,465 | 15,882 | 4,727 | 22.9% |
| 2021 | 28,885 | 23,505 | 4,818 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 46,072 | 41,607 | 4,306 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 53,645 | 46,435 | 6,706 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 49,096 | 43,297 | 5,533 | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Lebanon?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 11.3% in 2024, up from 6.1% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon in 2024?
In 2024, 49,096 France Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon, of which 43,297 were issued and 5,533 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission