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Italy Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 4.2% in 2024, up from 0.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.2%
0.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,286 | 30,198 | 88 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 62,956 | 60,898 | 839 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 70,630 | 68,929 | 991 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 52,417 | 50,406 | 1,832 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 41,053 | 38,343 | 2,653 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 35,538 | 32,828 | 2,694 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 35,013 | 32,194 | 2,793 | 8.0% |
| 2019 | 38,626 | 36,361 | 2,244 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 4,458 | 4,190 | 261 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 9,968 | 9,457 | 463 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 36,746 | 35,305 | 1,438 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 41,113 | 39,592 | 1,459 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 50,410 | 48,230 | 2,090 | 4.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 4.2% in 2024, up from 0.3% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 50,410 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 48,230 were issued and 2,090 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission