Highlights: France Becomes No.1 Schengen Visa Destination for 32 Nations in 2024
- France received over 3 million Schengen visa applications in 2024, marking a 17% increase from the previous year.
- It was the top Schengen destination for nationals from 32 countries, including China, Morocco, and Algeria.
- Indian nationals were among the top applicants, showing strong interest in traveling to France.
- The country maintained a high visa approval rate, making it a preferred choice for travelers.
- France’s cultural richness, academic opportunities, and business ties continue to attract Indian tourists and professionals.
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32 Nationalities Picked France as Their No.1 Schengen Destination
France wasn’t just the top destination overall, it was the first choice for travellers from 32 countries when applying for a Schengen visa in 2024. This widespread preference reflects France’s strong global appeal for tourism, education, and business.
Here’s the list of countries whose nationalities submitted most of the Schengen visa applications to France:
- Algeria
- Tunisia
- Morocco
- Turkey
- China
- India
- Cameroon
- Senegal
- Ivory Coast
- Lebanon
- Vietnam
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Burkina Faso
- Guinea
- Haiti
- Congo-Brazzaville
- Egypt
- Central African Republic
- Djibouti
- Gabon
- Comoros
- Chad
- Niger
- Togo
- Mauritania
- Laos
- Benin
- Cambodia
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
This growing demand highlights France’s position as a central hub for global mobility, particularly among developing and emerging nations.
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Foreign Nationals in These 19 Countries Preferred France for Schengen Visas in 2024
While citizens of the following countries are exempt from requiring a Schengen visa for short-term travel, foreign nationals residing in these countries must obtain one to enter the Schengen Area.
Here's a breakdown of where foreign residents filed the majority of their visa applications to France:
|
Country |
Total Applications |
Applications to France |
% for France |
|
Mauritius |
838 |
838 |
100% |
|
Saint Lucia |
207 |
207 |
100% |
|
Norway |
16 |
10 |
62.50% |
|
Spain |
367 |
229 |
62.30% |
|
Belgium |
89 |
40 |
44.90% |
|
Malta |
19 |
9 |
47.30% |
|
Canada |
42,265 |
14,520 |
34.30% |
|
Hong Kong |
13,345 |
3,912 |
29.30% |
|
Malaysia |
6,113 |
1,741 |
28.40% |
|
Switzerland |
120 |
34 |
28.30% |
|
Japan |
14,698 |
4,003 |
27.20% |
|
Taiwan |
1,540 |
395 |
25.60% |
|
Romania |
1,292 |
329 |
25.40% |
|
Singapore |
38,188 |
9,450 |
24.70% |
|
Brazil |
2,083 |
432 |
20.70% |
|
Ireland |
27,761 |
5,415 |
19.50% |
|
South Korea |
4,362 |
707 |
16.20% |
|
USA |
2,01,602 |
61,152 |
30.30% |
|
United Kingdom |
4,70,569 |
1,32,469 |
28.10% |
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