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France Schengen Visa from Qatar — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 10.4% in 2024, up from 1.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.4%
1.0%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 9.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,587 | 11,470 | 117 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 16,398 | 16,291 | 107 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 17,617 | 17,488 | 119 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 26,358 | 26,094 | 250 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 32,726 | 31,335 | 1,285 | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 30,814 | 28,298 | 2,118 | 7.0% |
| 2017 | 31,813 | 27,922 | 3,763 | 11.9% |
| 2018 | 34,963 | 31,910 | 2,880 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 27,263 | 24,597 | 2,465 | 9.1% |
| 2020 | 4,198 | 3,931 | 309 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 10,590 | 9,761 | 624 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 17,617 | 15,463 | 1,864 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 23,189 | 20,610 | 2,456 | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 24,274 | 21,259 | 2,458 | 10.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Qatar?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 10.4% in 2024, up from 1.0% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar in 2024?
In 2024, 24,274 France Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar, of which 21,259 were issued and 2,458 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission