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Greece Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 29.0% in 2024, up from 24.5% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
29.0%
24.5%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 4.5pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3,150 | 2,330 | 757 | 24.5% |
| 2014 | 4,098 | 3,426 | 645 | 15.8% |
| 2015 | 7,244 | 5,918 | 1,180 | 16.6% |
| 2016 | 9,504 | 6,907 | 2,305 | 25.0% |
| 2017 | 10,725 | 5,582 | 5,034 | 47.4% |
| 2018 | 8,113 | 4,032 | 4,080 | 50.3% |
| 2019 | 5,114 | 2,684 | 2,214 | 45.2% |
| 2020 | 1,094 | 620 | 421 | 40.4% |
| 2021 | 524 | 487 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 3,301 | 2,219 | 1,017 | 31.4% |
| 2023 | 4,117 | 2,429 | 1,621 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | 4,492 | 3,055 | 1,249 | 29.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 29.0% in 2024, up from 24.5% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 4,492 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 3,055 were issued and 1,249 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission