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France Schengen Visa from United Kingdom — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 6.0% in 2024, up from 4.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.0%
4.7%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 1.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,447 | 61,392 | 3,057 | 4.7% |
| 2012 | 72,275 | 68,475 | 3,800 | 5.3% |
| 2013 | 79,986 | 75,343 | 4,632 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 78,181 | 73,815 | 4,348 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 85,740 | 83,210 | 2,170 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 91,739 | 89,494 | 1,765 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 111,636 | 110,248 | 1,180 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 126,779 | 124,648 | 1,193 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 105,290 | 94,835 | 6,686 | 6.6% |
| 2020 | 28,938 | 26,217 | 3,576 | 12.0% |
| 2021 | 19,636 | 18,257 | 909 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 91,702 | 83,021 | 3,552 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 130,181 | 123,880 | 7,372 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 132,469 | 124,516 | 7,946 | 6.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Kingdom?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 6.0% in 2024, up from 4.7% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom in 2024?
In 2024, 132,469 France Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom, of which 124,516 were issued and 7,946 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission