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Italy Schengen Visa from Eritrea — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Eritrea was 28.8% in 2024, up from 17.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
28.8%
17.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 11.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 759 | 626 | 133 | 17.5% |
| 2013 | 1,549 | 972 | 535 | 35.5% |
| 2014 | 1,988 | 1,193 | 763 | 39.0% |
| 2015 | 1,906 | 1,080 | 761 | 41.3% |
| 2016 | 2,047 | 1,096 | 951 | 46.5% |
| 2017 | 2,331 | 1,206 | 1,114 | 48.0% |
| 2018 | 2,155 | 1,275 | 874 | 40.7% |
| 2019 | 2,145 | 1,377 | 755 | 35.4% |
| 2020 | 404 | 220 | 181 | 45.1% |
| 2021 | 256 | 222 | 34 | 13.3% |
| 2022 | 1,277 | 906 | 370 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | 3,317 | 2,659 | 650 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 5,255 | 3,732 | 1,509 | 28.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Eritrea?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Eritrea was 28.8% in 2024, up from 17.5% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Eritrea in 2024?
In 2024, 5,255 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Eritrea, of which 3,732 were issued and 1,509 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission