Italy Experiences Rise in Schengen Visa Applications from Chinese Nationals

Italy Experiences Rise in Schengen Visa Applications from Chinese Nationals

Key Takeaways

1. Italy has seen a significant increase in Schengen visa applications from Chinese citizens.  
2. VFS Global predicts that Italian visa applications from China could return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024.  
3. Chinese nationals submitted 143,648 Italian Schengen visa applications in 2023.

Italy has been receiving a substantial number of Schengen visa applications from Chinese citizens interested in traveling to Italy and other Schengen-area countries.

According to VFS Global, there has been a notable rise in visa applications from China to Italy, although the company has not disclosed the exact number of monthly applications. However, VFS Global indicated a significant upward trend, expecting the total to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024.

The surge in applications has been steady throughout the year, with an even greater increase expected as the year-end holiday season approaches.

The rise in Italian Schengen visa applications from Chinese nationals has also led to an expansion of direct flight routes between China and Italy, ensuring more travel options for those wishing to visit Italy.

Chinese Nationals Filed Over 143,000 Italian Schengen Visa Applications in 2023

In 2023, Chinese citizens submitted a total of 143,648 applications for Italian Schengen visas. Of these, Italy approved 136,155, while 7,321 applications were rejected.

In addition to Italy, China’s most popular Schengen destination was France, with Chinese nationals filing 271,111 French Schengen visa applications last year. France granted 251,964 visas, rejecting 14,005.

Spain ranked third in popularity for Chinese applicants, with 148,533 Spanish Schengen visa applications in 2023. Spain approved 139,150 of these applications and rejected 6,523.

China topped the list for the highest number of Schengen visa applications last year, ahead of Turkey and India.

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