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Finland Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 4.0% in 2024, down from 5.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.0%
5.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 1.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 121 | 115 | 6 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 163 | 158 | 5 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 181 | 180 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 217 | 213 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 248 | 238 | 4 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 299 | 292 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 401 | 373 | 12 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 400 | 383 | 15 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 12.5% |
| 2021 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 150 | 118 | 22 | 15.7% |
| 2023 | 250 | 229 | 16 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 254 | 241 | 10 | 4.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 4.0% in 2024, down from 5.0% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 254 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 241 were issued and 10 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission