Schengen Visa from Japan
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from Japan is Czech Republic with a 0.0% refusal rate. Overall, 14,766 Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, with an average refusal rate of 5.3%.
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic | 237 | 237 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 | Croatia | 75 | 67 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 | Cyprus | 68 | 68 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 4 | Romania | 41 | 39 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 | Slovakia | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 6 | Latvia | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 7 | Italy(2 consulates) | 2,036 | 2,015 | 21 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Bulgaria | 85 | 75 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Belgium | 321 | 312 | 8 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Greece | 428 | 411 | 13 | 3.1% |
| 11 | Austria | 700 | 675 | 25 | 3.6% |
| 12 | Finland | 254 | 241 | 10 | 4.0% |
| 13 | Portugal | 202 | 186 | 8 | 4.1% |
| 14 | France | 4,003 | 3,711 | 170 | 4.4% |
| 15 | Switzerland | 766 | 721 | 39 | 5.1% |
| 16 | Germany(2 consulates) | 1,875 | 1,726 | 118 | 6.4% |
| 17 | Slovenia | 29 | 26 | 2 | 7.1% |
| 18 | Poland | 261 | 240 | 21 | 8.0% |
| 19 | Spain | 2,030 | 1,799 | 172 | 8.7% |
| 20 | Hungary | 331 | 299 | 32 | 9.7% |
| 21 | Netherlands | 830 | 680 | 99 | 12.7% |
| 22 | Luxembourg | 54 | 46 | 8 | 14.8% |
| 23 | Sweden | 51 | 50 | 9 | 15.3% |
| 24 | Estonia | 34 | 26 | 8 | 23.5% |
| 25 | Lithuania | 28 | 17 | 9 | 34.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from Japan?
Czech Republic has the lowest refusal rate at 0.0% for applicants from Japan, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from Japan?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from Japan is 5.3%, based on 14,766 applications across 25 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from Japan?
14,766 Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 13,691 were issued and 773 were refused.
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Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission