Highlights: France issues 30 Million Visas, dominating the other EU countries!
- Schengen Statistics reveal that 23.9% of all the Schengen visas issued are said to be issued by France.
- France issued 30 Million Visas since 2009, surpassing all the other EU countries.
- A whopping number of 35.1 million visas were granted, out of which France issued 9.7 million visas.
- A quarter of visas issued in 2020 and 2021 were contributed by France, compared to other European countries.
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Schengen Visa Statistics
Since 2009, around 30 million visas have been issued by France, giving it the top position among the EU countries. Most Schengen visas were granted between 2017 and 2019, issuing 35.1 Million visas. Around 27.8%, that is, France solely issued 9.7 million visas.
The table given below has the list of Top 10 EU countries that issued the most number of Schengen Visas (2009-2022):
|
Country |
Number of visas issued |
|
France |
3,02,53,370 |
|
Germany |
2,09,41,303 |
|
Italy |
1,93,59,244 |
|
Spain |
1,74,42,568 |
|
Finland |
1,12,34,436 |
|
Greece |
1,09,58,014 |
|
Poland |
93,78,827 |
|
Czech Republic |
65,05,592 |
|
Netherlands |
56,66,488 |
|
Switzerland |
52,59,842 |
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Steps to Apply for a Schengen Visa
You can follow the simple steps given below to apply for a Schengen visa:
Step 1: Check your eligibility for the Schengen visa.
Step 2: Arrange the requirements for the visa.
Step 3: Schedule an appointment at the nearest embassy.
Step 4: Attend the visa interview and pay the required visa fee.
Step 5: Migrate to Europe.
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