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Greece Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 43.6% in 2024, up from 24.5% in 2016.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
43.6%
24.5%
2016 Rate
9
Years of Data
↑ 19.1pp
Change (2016–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 682 | 500 | 162 | 24.5% |
| 2017 | 1,029 | 704 | 312 | 30.7% |
| 2018 | 1,455 | 923 | 463 | 33.4% |
| 2019 | 1,528 | 1,010 | 397 | 28.2% |
| 2020 | 217 | 83 | 79 | 48.8% |
| 2021 | 358 | 312 | 21 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 2,609 | 2,085 | 441 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | 3,568 | 1,743 | 1,756 | 50.2% |
| 2024 | 3,872 | 2,124 | 1,643 | 43.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iraq?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 43.6% in 2024, up from 24.5% in 2016.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, 3,872 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 2,124 were issued and 1,643 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission