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France Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 18.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
18.9%
2.2%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 16.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,980 | 22,464 | 516 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 27,466 | 26,606 | 860 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 36,711 | 35,098 | 1,528 | 4.2% |
| 2014 | 42,862 | 41,056 | 1,791 | 4.2% |
| 2015 | 39,050 | 35,922 | 2,756 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 34,700 | 29,765 | 2,976 | 9.1% |
| 2017 | 36,352 | 30,163 | 4,962 | 14.1% |
| 2018 | 38,455 | 32,305 | 5,589 | 14.7% |
| 2019 | 34,271 | 28,073 | 6,043 | 17.7% |
| 2020 | 7,054 | 5,823 | 1,083 | 15.7% |
| 2021 | 12,018 | 10,317 | 1,261 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 21,935 | 17,606 | 4,056 | 18.7% |
| 2023 | 24,590 | 19,735 | 4,758 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 28,778 | 23,093 | 5,399 | 18.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 18.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 28,778 France Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 23,093 were issued and 5,399 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission