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France Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 42.2% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
42.2%
2.8%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↑ 39.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,221 | 4,103 | 118 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 4,694 | 4,164 | 530 | 11.3% |
| 2013 | 6,528 | 5,913 | 568 | 8.8% |
| 2014 | 9,405 | 7,998 | 1,392 | 14.8% |
| 2015 | 11,968 | 9,207 | 2,156 | 19.0% |
| 2016 | 11,722 | 8,624 | 2,702 | 23.9% |
| 2017 | 14,188 | 7,869 | 5,783 | 42.4% |
| 2018 | 19,439 | 8,562 | 10,548 | 55.2% |
| 2019 | 16,598 | 8,680 | 7,817 | 47.4% |
| 2020 | 2,854 | 1,548 | 1,153 | 42.7% |
| 2021 | 8,912 | 4,397 | 3,994 | 47.6% |
| 2022 | 15,663 | 8,595 | 6,640 | 43.6% |
| 2023 | 17,274 | 10,261 | 6,669 | 39.4% |
| 2024 | 19,617 | 10,978 | 8,010 | 42.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iraq?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 42.2% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, 19,617 France Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 10,978 were issued and 8,010 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission