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Schengen Visa from Ireland — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IR nationals was 1.9% in 2024, compared to 7.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 28,019 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
1.9%
7.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 5.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,146 | 13,002 | 973 | 7.0% |
| 2011 | 13,404 | 12,504 | 629 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 12,147 | 11,561 | 357 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 10,889 | 10,217 | 415 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 10,513 | 10,004 | 298 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 10,894 | 10,472 | 193 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 12,023 | 11,691 | 151 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 13,508 | 12,962 | 250 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 15,708 | 14,996 | 235 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 18,767 | 17,998 | 190 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 5,234 | 4,810 | 160 | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 5,807 | 5,424 | 111 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 25,272 | 24,505 | 362 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 32,804 | 31,688 | 474 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 28,019 | 26,903 | 514 | 1.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for IR nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for IR nationals was 1.9% in 2024, compared to 7.0% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 28,019 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Ireland changed over time?
In 2010, 14,146 Schengen visa applications were made from Ireland. By 2024, this grew to 28,019 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission