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Italy Schengen Visa from Libya — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Libya was 14.3% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
14.3%
3.1%
2010 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 11.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,045 | 6,831 | 215 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 11,166 | 9,872 | 364 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 6,235 | 5,127 | 588 | 10.3% |
| 2015 | 240 | 216 | 13 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 9,846 | 6,245 | 3,276 | 34.4% |
| 2018 | 9,849 | 7,019 | 2,381 | 25.3% |
| 2019 | 11,211 | 8,769 | 2,300 | 20.8% |
| 2020 | 2,694 | 1,994 | 642 | 24.4% |
| 2021 | 4,264 | 3,383 | 650 | 16.1% |
| 2022 | 9,675 | 6,773 | 2,269 | 25.1% |
| 2023 | 12,040 | 10,002 | 1,599 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 15,821 | 12,787 | 2,138 | 14.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Libya?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Libya was 14.3% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Libya in 2024?
In 2024, 15,821 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Libya, of which 12,787 were issued and 2,138 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission