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Schengen Visa from France — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for FR nationals was 0.3% in 2024, compared to 15.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 22,137 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
0.3%
15.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 14.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 482 | 398 | 71 | 15.1% |
| 2011 | 465 | 356 | 24 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 357 | 302 | 25 | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 729 | 537 | 15 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 394 | 309 | 14 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | 385 | 324 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 253 | 228 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 281 | 239 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 425 | 377 | 4 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 589 | 484 | 10 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 140 | 102 | 4 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 178 | 144 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 498 | 374 | 5 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 225 | 200 | 3 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 22,137 | 8,915 | 30 | 0.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for FR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for FR nationals was 0.3% in 2024, compared to 15.1% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 22,137 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from France changed over time?
In 2010, 482 Schengen visa applications were made from France. By 2024, this grew to 22,137 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission