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Italy Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 15.9% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.9%
2.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 13.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,179 | 18,776 | 405 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 33,773 | 31,561 | 1,270 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 43,627 | 39,583 | 2,833 | 6.7% |
| 2015 | 50,716 | 42,398 | 7,557 | 15.1% |
| 2016 | 45,380 | 37,992 | 7,377 | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 40,558 | 30,782 | 9,769 | 24.1% |
| 2018 | 35,948 | 28,106 | 7,839 | 21.8% |
| 2019 | 33,363 | 25,804 | 7,557 | 22.7% |
| 2020 | 4,547 | 3,621 | 924 | 20.3% |
| 2021 | 8,119 | 6,074 | 2,045 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 16,685 | 13,621 | 3,062 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 21,195 | 18,324 | 2,864 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 23,240 | 19,527 | 3,701 | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 15.9% in 2024, up from 2.1% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 23,240 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 19,527 were issued and 3,701 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission