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Schengen Visa from France
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from France is Spain with a 0.0% refusal rate. Overall, 22,137 Schengen visa applications were made from France, with an average refusal rate of 0.3%.
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Overall Refusal Rate
0.3%
22,137
Applications
17
Schengen States
Spain
Lowest Refusal (0.0%)
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain(3 consulates) | 60 | 54 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 | Cyprus | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 4 | Croatia | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 | Portugal(2 consulates) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 6 | Switzerland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 8 | Poland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 9 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 | Greece | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 11 | Latvia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 12 | Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 13 | Romania | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 14 | Slovakia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 15 | France | 21,964 | 8,756 | 27 | 0.3% |
| 16 | Italy | 26 | 22 | 2 | 8.3% |
| 17 | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from France?
Spain has the lowest refusal rate at 0.0% for applicants from France, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from France?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from France is 0.3%, based on 22,137 applications across 17 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from France?
22,137 Schengen visa applications were made from France, of which 8,915 were issued and 30 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission