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Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for JP nationals was 5.3% in 2024, compared to 2.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 14,766 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.3%
2.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,563 | 7,327 | 209 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 7,181 | 6,970 | 166 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 7,884 | 7,737 | 109 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 8,679 | 8,425 | 139 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 9,685 | 9,453 | 130 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 11,286 | 11,006 | 123 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 11,550 | 11,253 | 149 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 13,047 | 12,607 | 255 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 14,704 | 14,177 | 337 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 16,240 | 15,520 | 460 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 2,491 | 2,341 | 101 | 4.1% |
| 2021 | 1,120 | 1,043 | 89 | 7.9% |
| 2022 | 6,305 | 5,513 | 576 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 11,864 | 10,878 | 637 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 14,766 | 13,691 | 773 | 5.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for JP nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for JP nationals was 5.3% in 2024, compared to 2.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 14,766 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Japan changed over time?
In 2010, 7,563 Schengen visa applications were made from Japan. By 2024, this grew to 14,766 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission