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France Schengen Visa from Thailand — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Thailand was 4.6% in 2024, down from 8.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.6%
8.0%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↓ 3.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,088 | 27,672 | 2,422 | 8.0% |
| 2012 | 38,881 | 36,245 | 2,636 | 6.8% |
| 2013 | 46,711 | 44,377 | 2,324 | 5.0% |
| 2014 | 39,543 | 38,049 | 1,487 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 44,378 | 42,081 | 2,039 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 44,831 | 42,514 | 1,923 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 47,054 | 45,456 | 1,447 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 62,120 | 60,408 | 1,276 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 51,900 | 49,310 | 2,224 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 9,905 | 9,271 | 448 | 4.6% |
| 2021 | 4,560 | 4,062 | 325 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 38,188 | 35,382 | 2,079 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 42,715 | 40,882 | 1,861 | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 39,210 | 37,253 | 1,808 | 4.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Thailand?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Thailand was 4.6% in 2024, down from 8.0% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Thailand in 2024?
In 2024, 39,210 France Schengen visa applications were made from Thailand, of which 37,253 were issued and 1,808 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission