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France Schengen Visa from Sri Lanka — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Sri Lanka was 35.7% in 2024, up from 17.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.7%
17.6%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 18.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,936 | 2,427 | 518 | 17.6% |
| 2012 | 3,904 | 3,114 | 790 | 20.2% |
| 2013 | 4,340 | 3,571 | 762 | 17.6% |
| 2014 | 6,648 | 5,868 | 777 | 11.7% |
| 2015 | 8,693 | 7,598 | 1,025 | 11.9% |
| 2016 | 11,176 | 9,456 | 1,599 | 14.5% |
| 2017 | 11,998 | 9,478 | 2,329 | 19.7% |
| 2018 | 13,236 | 10,239 | 2,812 | 21.5% |
| 2019 | 13,348 | 9,568 | 3,568 | 27.2% |
| 2020 | 2,075 | 1,437 | 602 | 29.5% |
| 2021 | 1,550 | 1,122 | 364 | 24.5% |
| 2022 | 8,728 | 4,436 | 4,118 | 48.1% |
| 2023 | 9,804 | 5,860 | 3,633 | 38.3% |
| 2024 | 9,555 | 6,049 | 3,358 | 35.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Sri Lanka?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Sri Lanka was 35.7% in 2024, up from 17.6% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Sri Lanka in 2024?
In 2024, 9,555 France Schengen visa applications were made from Sri Lanka, of which 6,049 were issued and 3,358 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission