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Finland Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 20.4% in 2024, down from 32.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
20.4%
32.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 11.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,569 | 1,063 | 506 | 32.2% |
| 2013 | 1,099 | 715 | 372 | 34.2% |
| 2014 | 1,557 | 1,001 | 543 | 35.2% |
| 2015 | 1,988 | 1,414 | 490 | 25.7% |
| 2016 | 2,536 | 2,045 | 358 | 14.9% |
| 2017 | 2,859 | 2,445 | 254 | 9.4% |
| 2018 | 2,909 | 2,107 | 741 | 26.0% |
| 2019 | 2,063 | 749 | 1,235 | 62.2% |
| 2020 | 182 | 45 | 137 | 75.3% |
| 2021 | 393 | 210 | 104 | 33.1% |
| 2022 | 1,836 | 1,177 | 608 | 34.1% |
| 2023 | 2,600 | 1,913 | 616 | 24.4% |
| 2024 | 2,452 | 1,905 | 488 | 20.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Finland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 20.4% in 2024, down from 32.2% in 2010.
How many Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 2,452 Finland Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 1,905 were issued and 488 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission