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France Schengen Visa from Rwanda — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Rwanda was 37.5% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2012.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
37.5%
0.0%
2012 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 37.5pp
Change (2012–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 179 | 169 | 10 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 204 | 193 | 5 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 133 | 123 | 6 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 118 | 107 | 4 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 73 | 70 | 4 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 2021 | 125 | 117 | 3 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 152 | 151 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 988 | 638 | 253 | 28.4% |
| 2024 | 4,179 | 2,606 | 1,561 | 37.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Rwanda?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Rwanda was 37.5% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2012.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Rwanda in 2024?
In 2024, 4,179 France Schengen visa applications were made from Rwanda, of which 2,606 were issued and 1,561 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission