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Italy Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 19.1% in 2024, up from 17.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
19.1%
17.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 1.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,364 | 2,772 | 592 | 17.6% |
| 2013 | 3,032 | 2,371 | 574 | 19.5% |
| 2014 | 3,456 | 3,108 | 261 | 7.7% |
| 2015 | 4,246 | 3,738 | 321 | 7.9% |
| 2016 | 3,970 | 3,601 | 212 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 4,051 | 3,635 | 395 | 9.8% |
| 2018 | 4,218 | 3,753 | 428 | 10.2% |
| 2019 | 4,442 | 3,848 | 585 | 13.2% |
| 2020 | 958 | 842 | 116 | 12.1% |
| 2021 | 1,056 | 958 | 95 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 3,790 | 3,324 | 456 | 12.1% |
| 2023 | 6,445 | 5,702 | 707 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 7,370 | 5,931 | 1,402 | 19.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 19.1% in 2024, up from 17.6% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 7,370 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 5,931 were issued and 1,402 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission