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France Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.4% in 2024, down from 5.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.4%
5.0%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↓ 1.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,538 | 26,157 | 1,367 | 5.0% |
| 2012 | 25,055 | 24,375 | 680 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 25,076 | 24,531 | 474 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 30,218 | 28,871 | 331 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 35,374 | 34,606 | 278 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 33,308 | 32,602 | 178 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 36,463 | 35,674 | 208 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 41,880 | 39,644 | 1,360 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 50,711 | 46,858 | 2,782 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 7,965 | 7,524 | 453 | 5.7% |
| 2021 | 7,757 | 6,975 | 516 | 6.9% |
| 2022 | 39,817 | 31,774 | 2,227 | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 50,054 | 47,575 | 1,888 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 61,152 | 58,401 | 2,039 | 3.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.4% in 2024, down from 5.0% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 61,152 France Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 58,401 were issued and 2,039 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission