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France Schengen Visa from South Korea — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 12.8% in 2024, up from 1.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.8%
1.8%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 11.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 333 | 327 | 6 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 198 | 195 | 3 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 372 | 361 | 11 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 477 | 473 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 635 | 608 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 629 | 599 | 9 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 682 | 668 | 14 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 841 | 816 | 22 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 1,006 | 861 | 135 | 13.6% |
| 2020 | 161 | 138 | 27 | 16.4% |
| 2021 | 160 | 134 | 20 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | 612 | 476 | 102 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 728 | 589 | 127 | 17.7% |
| 2024 | 707 | 599 | 88 | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Korea?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 12.8% in 2024, up from 1.8% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea in 2024?
In 2024, 707 France Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea, of which 599 were issued and 88 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission