Algerian Visa Applicants Paid Nearly €30 Million for French Visas in 2024

Following the Schengen visa fee increase from €80 to €90 in June 2024, an average cost of €85 per visa application provides a realistic estimate of expenses incurred by applicants.

In 2024, Algerian nationals submitted a total of 544,634 visa applications across various countries, spending approximately €46.2 million on application fees. Of these, about 65% of applications were directed to France, which alone accounted for nearly €30 million in visa fees.

France processed 352,295 visa applications from Algerians, approving 64.8% (228,267) and rejecting 33.7% (118,697). This resulted in Algerians paying nearly €19.4 million for approved French visas, with the remainder spent on rejected applications.

Overall, France received over 3 million visa applications in 2024, generating €261.1 million in visa fees. Algerian applicants contributed to 11.4% of France’s total visa applications, highlighting their significant share in the country's visa revenue.

Other Key Destinations for Algerian Visa Applicants

Spain ranked second as a major destination for Algerian visa seekers, receiving 123,991 applications, representing 23% of Algerian visa requests in 2024. This translated into €10.5 million in visa fees, including €6.3 million for approved visas and €3.1 million for rejected applications.

Italy was the third most popular destination, with 25,418 visa applications from Algerians, accounting for 4.7% of their total visa filings. Algerians spent around €2.1 million on Italian visa applications, €1.3 million for approved visas and approximately €800,000 on rejected ones.

These figures underscore the considerable financial impact on Algerian nationals seeking travel authorization within the Schengen Area and other European destinations.