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Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IR nationals was 26.0% in 2024, compared to 13.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 163,656 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
26.0%
13.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 12.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 171,136 | 146,387 | 23,103 | 13.6% |
| 2011 | 182,876 | 149,771 | 30,967 | 17.1% |
| 2012 | 168,782 | 136,335 | 30,798 | 18.4% |
| 2013 | 135,035 | 98,489 | 32,910 | 25.0% |
| 2014 | 170,484 | 140,985 | 26,131 | 15.6% |
| 2015 | 204,090 | 172,694 | 26,435 | 13.3% |
| 2016 | 247,657 | 213,318 | 28,102 | 11.6% |
| 2017 | 285,696 | 228,586 | 50,952 | 18.2% |
| 2018 | 286,861 | 201,936 | 80,397 | 28.5% |
| 2019 | 238,177 | 159,848 | 74,888 | 31.9% |
| 2020 | 41,370 | 26,096 | 14,709 | 36.0% |
| 2021 | 30,450 | 23,056 | 5,154 | 18.3% |
| 2022 | 151,275 | 106,007 | 33,679 | 24.1% |
| 2023 | 165,045 | 111,491 | 48,343 | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 163,656 | 121,322 | 42,731 | 26.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for IR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IR nationals was 26.0% in 2024, compared to 13.6% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 163,656 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Iran changed over time?
In 2010, 171,136 Schengen visa applications were made from Iran. By 2024, this decreased to 163,656 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission