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Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IQ nationals was 34.2% in 2024, compared to 9.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 65,944 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
34.2%
9.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 25.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,655 | 8,619 | 873 | 9.2% |
| 2011 | 15,139 | 13,192 | 1,527 | 10.4% |
| 2012 | 15,428 | 13,788 | 1,230 | 8.2% |
| 2013 | 30,111 | 15,393 | 2,056 | 11.8% |
| 2014 | 37,206 | 21,209 | 4,308 | 16.9% |
| 2015 | 39,544 | 28,677 | 6,007 | 17.3% |
| 2016 | 47,243 | 35,726 | 9,608 | 21.2% |
| 2017 | 61,227 | 34,581 | 25,160 | 42.1% |
| 2018 | 65,217 | 33,300 | 30,907 | 48.1% |
| 2019 | 58,054 | 35,048 | 22,187 | 38.8% |
| 2020 | 9,848 | 5,888 | 3,583 | 37.8% |
| 2021 | 18,161 | 11,216 | 5,894 | 34.4% |
| 2022 | 49,476 | 29,663 | 18,211 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | 59,211 | 37,428 | 20,189 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | 65,944 | 42,238 | 21,976 | 34.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for IQ nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IQ nationals was 34.2% in 2024, compared to 9.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 65,944 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Iraq changed over time?
In 2010, 9,655 Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq. By 2024, this grew to 65,944 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission