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France Schengen Visa from Mauritania — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Mauritania was 29.9% in 2024, up from 12.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
29.9%
12.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 17.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,755 | 3,304 | 456 | 12.1% |
| 2012 | 3,971 | 3,380 | 591 | 14.9% |
| 2013 | 4,359 | 3,577 | 749 | 17.3% |
| 2014 | 4,513 | 3,494 | 1,018 | 22.6% |
| 2015 | 4,372 | 3,724 | 566 | 13.2% |
| 2016 | 4,444 | 3,656 | 621 | 14.5% |
| 2017 | 5,201 | 4,203 | 760 | 15.3% |
| 2018 | 5,085 | 4,006 | 950 | 19.2% |
| 2019 | 4,989 | 3,924 | 966 | 19.8% |
| 2020 | 845 | 624 | 215 | 25.6% |
| 2021 | 1,610 | 1,173 | 284 | 19.5% |
| 2022 | 3,677 | 2,517 | 1,010 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 3,221 | 1,980 | 1,152 | 36.8% |
| 2024 | 4,229 | 2,884 | 1,232 | 29.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Mauritania?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Mauritania was 29.9% in 2024, up from 12.1% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Mauritania in 2024?
In 2024, 4,229 France Schengen visa applications were made from Mauritania, of which 2,884 were issued and 1,232 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission