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Italy Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 37.9% in 2024, up from 16.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
37.9%
16.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 21.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,400 | 7,006 | 1,396 | 16.6% |
| 2013 | 13,141 | 9,559 | 3,346 | 25.9% |
| 2014 | 15,662 | 12,529 | 2,867 | 18.6% |
| 2015 | 21,796 | 13,568 | 8,134 | 37.5% |
| 2016 | 26,963 | 12,286 | 14,566 | 54.2% |
| 2017 | 12,764 | 4,080 | 8,530 | 67.6% |
| 2018 | 13,295 | 7,407 | 5,766 | 43.8% |
| 2019 | 17,447 | 9,193 | 8,156 | 47.0% |
| 2020 | 2,799 | 1,637 | 1,111 | 40.4% |
| 2021 | 1,629 | 1,195 | 425 | 26.2% |
| 2022 | 10,949 | 7,436 | 3,506 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | 16,022 | 10,584 | 5,417 | 33.9% |
| 2024 | 13,703 | 8,482 | 5,174 | 37.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 37.9% in 2024, up from 16.6% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 13,703 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 8,482 were issued and 5,174 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission