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France Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 44.1% in 2024, up from 31.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
44.1%
31.6%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 12.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,308 | 15,344 | 7,080 | 31.6% |
| 2012 | 33,294 | 21,882 | 11,412 | 34.3% |
| 2013 | 33,443 | 21,301 | 12,003 | 36.0% |
| 2014 | 44,508 | 25,652 | 18,732 | 42.2% |
| 2015 | 28,061 | 16,763 | 10,470 | 38.4% |
| 2016 | 25,871 | 14,943 | 10,723 | 41.8% |
| 2017 | 28,790 | 13,925 | 14,109 | 50.3% |
| 2018 | 33,308 | 16,511 | 16,473 | 49.9% |
| 2019 | 38,739 | 18,953 | 19,210 | 50.3% |
| 2020 | 7,534 | 3,723 | 4,030 | 52.0% |
| 2021 | 13,058 | 7,862 | 4,785 | 37.8% |
| 2022 | 37,692 | 22,031 | 15,286 | 41.0% |
| 2023 | 49,181 | 28,861 | 19,857 | 40.8% |
| 2024 | 55,833 | 30,851 | 24,301 | 44.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 44.1% in 2024, up from 31.6% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 55,833 France Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 30,851 were issued and 24,301 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission