Schengen Visa from Iraq
The easiest Schengen country to get a visa from Iraq is Spain with a 4.6% refusal rate. Overall, 65,944 Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, with an average refusal rate of 34.2%.
Schengen States Ranked by Refusal Rate
| # | Schengen State | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2,051 | 1,737 | 83 | 4.6% |
| 2 | Czech Republic(2 consulates) | 1,120 | 818 | 269 | 24.7% |
| 3 | Netherlands(2 consulates) | 2,972 | 2,083 | 785 | 27.4% |
| 4 | Italy(2 consulates) | 13,331 | 9,607 | 3,669 | 27.6% |
| 5 | Romania(2 consulates) | 959 | 633 | 267 | 29.7% |
| 6 | Germany(2 consulates) | 19,509 | 12,939 | 6,069 | 31.9% |
| 7 | Poland | 1,038 | 669 | 368 | 35.5% |
| 8 | Croatia | 405 | 250 | 143 | 36.4% |
| 9 | France(2 consulates) | 19,617 | 10,978 | 8,010 | 42.2% |
| 10 | Greece(2 consulates) | 3,872 | 2,124 | 1,643 | 43.6% |
| 11 | Hungary | 1,070 | 400 | 670 | 62.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Schengen country is easiest to get a visa from Iraq?
Spain has the lowest refusal rate at 4.6% for applicants from Iraq, making it the easiest Schengen country to get a visa from.
What is the overall Schengen visa refusal rate from Iraq?
The overall refusal rate for Schengen visa applications from Iraq is 34.2%, based on 65,944 applications across 11 Schengen states.
How many Schengen visa applications are made from Iraq?
65,944 Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 42,238 were issued and 21,976 were refused.
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Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission