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Germany Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 17.4% in 2024, up from 13.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.4%
13.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,562 | 40,292 | 6,321 | 13.6% |
| 2013 | 35,705 | 24,614 | 10,902 | 30.7% |
| 2014 | 39,133 | 34,507 | 4,479 | 11.5% |
| 2015 | 44,968 | 39,758 | 4,889 | 11.0% |
| 2016 | 46,836 | 42,087 | 4,321 | 9.3% |
| 2017 | 52,049 | 44,639 | 7,139 | 13.8% |
| 2018 | 53,647 | 42,453 | 10,985 | 20.6% |
| 2019 | 56,469 | 39,471 | 16,796 | 29.9% |
| 2020 | 11,779 | 7,092 | 4,650 | 39.6% |
| 2021 | 4,903 | 3,261 | 1,558 | 32.3% |
| 2022 | 25,759 | 16,160 | 9,494 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | 30,522 | 21,820 | 8,597 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 39,146 | 32,228 | 6,800 | 17.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 17.4% in 2024, up from 13.6% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 39,146 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 32,228 were issued and 6,800 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission