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Italy Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 3.4% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.4%
1.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,224 | 5,158 | 67 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 11,032 | 10,733 | 249 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 9,974 | 9,681 | 268 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 10,226 | 9,684 | 527 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 9,137 | 8,781 | 356 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 9,515 | 9,061 | 440 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 10,380 | 9,933 | 445 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 12,091 | 11,743 | 340 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 2,045 | 1,994 | 51 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 1,388 | 1,370 | 18 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 18,130 | 17,527 | 603 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 31,142 | 30,224 | 917 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 28,977 | 28,002 | 974 | 3.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 3.4% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 28,977 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 28,002 were issued and 974 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission