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Italy Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.2% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.2%
0.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 4.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 460,415 | 456,209 | 4,213 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 775,469 | 770,695 | 4,502 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 832,146 | 824,592 | 7,413 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 500,437 | 489,438 | 10,884 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 480,974 | 470,418 | 10,489 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 541,833 | 527,813 | 13,953 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 499,365 | 490,176 | 9,080 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 557,310 | 548,057 | 9,185 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 91,176 | 89,227 | 1,938 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 66,057 | 63,894 | 2,104 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 117,167 | 103,099 | 14,036 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 143,517 | 134,141 | 9,208 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 161,401 | 152,254 | 8,411 | 5.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.2% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 161,401 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 152,254 were issued and 8,411 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission