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France Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 5.3% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.3%
2.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 3.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68,331 | 66,885 | 1,452 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 82,452 | 80,193 | 2,259 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 77,436 | 74,867 | 2,510 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 102,781 | 100,481 | 2,150 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 144,705 | 140,336 | 2,378 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 132,648 | 127,621 | 2,462 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 120,862 | 112,077 | 6,475 | 5.5% |
| 2018 | 130,639 | 116,957 | 11,512 | 9.0% |
| 2019 | 134,374 | 121,318 | 8,228 | 6.4% |
| 2020 | 18,671 | 17,572 | 1,466 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 72,702 | 68,002 | 2,847 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 120,630 | 110,197 | 6,460 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 145,096 | 133,532 | 9,519 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 191,388 | 179,965 | 10,061 | 5.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 5.3% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 191,388 France Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 179,965 were issued and 10,061 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission