--- title: "France Tourist Visa Success Rate from Ethiopia: 73.5%" description: "Official 2025: of France tourist applications lodged in Ethiopia, 73.5% were issued. Up from 54.6%. Requirements, fees, free check." url: "https://getvisaodds.com/ethiopian-citizens/france/tourist-visa" --- 1. [Home](https://getvisaodds.com/) 2. [France visas](https://getvisaodds.com/france-visa-odds) 3. [Tourist / Visitor](https://getvisaodds.com/france/tourist-visa-odds) 4. Ethiopian citizens πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Ethiopian citizens Β· πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France Β· Tourist / Visitor # France tourist / visitor visa success rate for Ethiopian citizens (2025) 73.5% of tourist visa applications for France lodged in Ethiopia were approved in 2025, and 26.5% refused. Approval is up from 54.6% in 2024. Consulates of France in Ethiopia received 4,277 short-stay Schengen applications in 2025, of which 1,066 were not issued. The European Commission groups these figures by the country an application was lodged in rather than by passport, so they describe applicants applying from Ethiopia. They are an aggregate outcome, not your personal odds: finances, ties, purpose and refusal history all move an individual case well above or below the average. On the money side: €65/day with a hotel booking, €120/day without. France benchmarks against the daily SMIC (minimum wage), stated as €65.00 per day. Since 19 June 2014, an applicant with no hotel reservation must show €120 per day; where a booking covers part of the stay, €65 applies to the booked nights and €120 to the rest. With a certified attestation d'accueil the requirement halves to €32.50 per day. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that. Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates (per Schengen state) ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en). Rules: [European Commission β€” Annex 25 of the Visa Code Practical Handbook: reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/7130e21d-c1c8-41fd-9c83-b6fe312d4f5c_en). For Ethiopian citizens applying, a tourist visa to France is decided mainly on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. Public statistics point to an approximate base approval of around 58% for this route β€” but your own profile can move that figure a lot in either direction. Ethiopian applicants historically face high refusal rates; strong documented ties, finances and a clear purpose matter most. [Estimate my personal odds](#estimate) Official β€” issued, 2025 73.5% - Refused (2025) 26.5% - Refused (2024) 45.4% - Issued 2,958 - Refused 1,066 - Decided 4,024 - Lodged (incl. pending) 4,277 Official published figure: 26.5% refused in 2025, so 73.5% of decided cases ended in a visa. Short-stay (type C) applications lodged in Ethiopia at consulates of France and refused during 2025, as a share of those decided (issued plus refused) β€” the European Commission's own basis, which excludes applications still pending or withdrawn. Rows are grouped by where an application was lodged, so this describes people applying from Ethiopia rather than passport holders. Source: [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates (per Schengen state) ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en). An outcome for everyone who applied from this country, not your odds β€” estimate yours below. ## Estimate your personal odds Pre-filled for this route. A few taps and it’s done β€” privately, in your browser. ## Key requirements - Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within the last 10 years - Completed application, photo, and biometrics - Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 - Round-trip itinerary and confirmed accommodation - Proof of sufficient funds; €90 visa fee (2026) ### Visa fee (cost) €90 per adult, €45 for children 6–12, free under 6 β€” plus a service fee (typically €30–45) where an external centre (VFS/TLS) handles the application. ### Money & funds €65/day with a hotel booking, €120/day without. France benchmarks against the daily SMIC (minimum wage), stated as €65.00 per day. Since 19 June 2014, an applicant with no hotel reservation must show €120 per day; where a booking covers part of the stay, €65 applies to the booked nights and €120 to the rest. With a certified attestation d'accueil the requirement halves to €32.50 per day. ### Typical timeline Apply up to 6 months ahead and at least 15 days before travel; standard decisions take about 15 calendar days, occasionally up to 45. ## Common refusal reasons - Insufficient or unclear means of subsistence - Doubt about the purpose or intent to leave - Missing or insufficient travel medical insurance - Unjustified or inconsistent itinerary - Previous Schengen overstay or visa misuse ## Where Ethiopia sits in the official data Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Ethiopian applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Ethiopia. ### UK tourist visas β€” year to March 2026 The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality _and_ visa type, so it is the one place a tourist-visa figure for Ethiopia actually exists. **57.2%** of Ethiopian tourist applications were refused across 5,238 decisions , against 47.1% the year before. That volume makes Ethiopia the 44th-largest source of UK tourist applicants, of 110 countries with meaningful numbers. Different country, different rules β€” a reference point, not your odds here. ### US visitor visas β€” FY2025 A **53.6%** adjusted refusal rate places Ethiopia **153rd of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes β€” a lower refusal rate than 23% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Ethiopia is 21.8 points above it. ### Schengen short-stay visas β€” 2025 Across all Schengen consulates in Ethiopia, **34%** of short-stay applications were not issued β€” **105th of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 18.4 points above the 15.6% median. |Destination|Refused|Issued|Decided| |-|-|-|-| |Greece|14.1%|85.9%|1,651| |Francethis page|26.5%|73.5%|4,024| |the Netherlands|33.3%|66.7%|2,316| |Spain|37.5%|62.5%|1,562| |Italy|37.8%|62.2%|7,306| |Germany|38.2%|61.8%|3,887| Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Ethiopia were refused least often by Greece at 14.1% and most often by Germany at 38.2% β€” a gap of 24.1 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights. Demand and outcome moved together for Ethiopia between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided **25,458** short-stay applications, against 23,851 the year before β€” up 6.7% β€” while the refusal rate went from 36.1% to 34%. That easing meant roughly 533 more applicants were issued a visa than 2024's rate would have produced. Sources: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport. ## Frequently asked questions What is the France tourist visa refusal rate for Ethiopian citizens? 26.5% in 2025, against 45.4% in 2024 β€” meaning 73.5% of decided cases ended in a visa. Short-stay (type C) applications lodged in Ethiopia at consulates of France and refused during 2025, as a share of those decided (issued plus refused) β€” the European Commission's own basis, which excludes applications still pending or withdrawn. Rows are grouped by where an application was lodged, so this describes people applying from Ethiopia rather than passport holders. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average. Where does this France refusal-rate figure come from? From European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates (per Schengen state), covering 2025. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself. What matters most for a France tourist visa? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible. Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances? Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time. Is this a guarantee of approval? No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better. Is my information private? Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored β€” there is no sign-up and nothing to leak. How much is a Schengen visa in 2026? €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–12, and free for under-6s β€” the same across all Schengen countries. Service centres (e.g. VFS) may add a service fee. Which country do I apply to for a Schengen visa? The country of your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if the trip is evenly split. Is travel insurance mandatory for a Schengen visa? Yes. You need travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the whole Schengen area and stay. How long can I stay on a Schengen visa? 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