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Germany Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 31.9% in 2024, up from 15.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
31.9%
15.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 16.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,112 | 2,649 | 493 | 15.7% |
| 2013 | 11,141 | 2,369 | 589 | 19.9% |
| 2014 | 10,700 | 2,858 | 512 | 15.2% |
| 2015 | 11,600 | 8,358 | 535 | 6.0% |
| 2016 | 16,559 | 12,909 | 3,027 | 19.0% |
| 2017 | 26,790 | 14,765 | 11,694 | 44.2% |
| 2018 | 30,307 | 15,217 | 15,062 | 49.7% |
| 2019 | 24,269 | 15,078 | 9,069 | 37.6% |
| 2020 | 3,973 | 2,498 | 1,441 | 36.6% |
| 2021 | 5,143 | 3,720 | 1,262 | 25.3% |
| 2022 | 17,268 | 9,486 | 7,335 | 43.6% |
| 2023 | 19,772 | 12,312 | 6,912 | 36.0% |
| 2024 | 19,509 | 12,939 | 6,069 | 31.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iraq?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 31.9% in 2024, up from 15.7% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, 19,509 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 12,939 were issued and 6,069 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission