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Italy Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 3.7% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.7%
2.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 1.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 154,755 | 151,547 | 3,218 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 339,106 | 333,705 | 5,273 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 386,669 | 379,217 | 7,391 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 537,763 | 524,929 | 12,794 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 362,504 | 348,824 | 13,674 | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 410,396 | 396,597 | 13,787 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 475,717 | 461,829 | 13,882 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 564,537 | 549,007 | 15,529 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 34,597 | 33,432 | 1,154 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 1,994 | 1,710 | 281 | 14.1% |
| 2022 | 12,872 | 10,693 | 2,101 | 16.4% |
| 2023 | 143,648 | 136,155 | 7,321 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 227,293 | 218,746 | 8,416 | 3.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 3.7% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 227,293 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 218,746 were issued and 8,416 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission