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France Schengen Visa from Turkey — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 14.1% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
14.1%
4.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 10.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 108,002 | 103,543 | 4,461 | 4.1% |
| 2012 | 98,333 | 94,407 | 3,926 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 103,677 | 98,851 | 4,749 | 4.6% |
| 2014 | 98,896 | 94,348 | 4,499 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 134,248 | 129,093 | 4,251 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 133,086 | 126,761 | 4,351 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 136,023 | 128,086 | 6,283 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 128,651 | 119,282 | 7,583 | 6.0% |
| 2019 | 143,478 | 131,702 | 9,106 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 36,545 | 33,067 | 3,082 | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 45,119 | 36,689 | 5,929 | 13.9% |
| 2022 | 115,114 | 93,865 | 15,435 | 14.1% |
| 2023 | 140,104 | 118,710 | 19,586 | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 151,640 | 129,947 | 21,390 | 14.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Turkey?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 14.1% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey in 2024?
In 2024, 151,640 France Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey, of which 129,947 were issued and 21,390 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission