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France Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 7.1% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.1%
2.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 5.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 301,879 | 295,421 | 6,465 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 400,063 | 394,784 | 5,279 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 413,191 | 407,481 | 5,384 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 305,048 | 300,132 | 4,580 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 176,250 | 172,207 | 3,836 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 170,578 | 166,301 | 3,346 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 265,665 | 255,746 | 8,218 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 378,353 | 366,033 | 8,798 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 498,851 | 480,968 | 11,281 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 73,453 | 74,086 | 2,417 | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 6,034 | 5,407 | 168 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 64,309 | 55,285 | 4,842 | 8.1% |
| 2023 | 111,128 | 99,517 | 9,528 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 134,885 | 123,890 | 9,486 | 7.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 7.1% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 134,885 France Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 123,890 were issued and 9,486 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission