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Italy Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 1.0% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
1.0%
0.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 0.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,558 | 1,551 | 9 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,882 | 1,872 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,091 | 2,084 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 2,514 | 2,495 | 14 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 2,509 | 2,501 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,331 | 2,324 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,549 | 2,543 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 3,041 | 3,015 | 23 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 396 | 392 | 4 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 134 | 130 | 4 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 710 | 703 | 7 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 1,518 | 1,515 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 2,036 | 2,015 | 21 | 1.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 1.0% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 2,036 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 2,015 were issued and 21 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission