France is the #1 Schengen Visa choice for the World in 2024

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:
 

1. Algeria
2. Tunisia
3. Morocco
4. Turkey
5. China
6. India
7. Cameroon
8. Senegal
9. Ivory Coast
10. Lebanon
11. Vietnam
12. Democratic Republic of Congo
13. Madagascar
14. Mali
15. Burkina Faso
16. Guinea
17. Haiti
18. Congo-Brazzaville
19. Egypt
20. Central African Republic
21. Djibouti
22. Gabon
23. Comoros
24. Chad
25. Niger
26. Togo
27. Mauritania
28. Laos
29. Benin
30. Cambodia
31. Nepal
32. 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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