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Iceland Schengen Visa Trends
Iceland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 6.6% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 35,413 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.6%
2.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 4.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 562 | 549 | 13 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 2,821 | 2,787 | 34 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 3,923 | 3,886 | 37 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,987 | 3,960 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,771 | 5,735 | 12 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,610 | 7,154 | 73 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 9,334 | 8,856 | 156 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 18,183 | 18,020 | 223 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 2,552 | 3,115 | 129 | 4.0% |
| 2021 | 2,735 | 2,369 | 259 | 9.9% |
| 2022 | 7,715 | 7,407 | 146 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 22,541 | 21,247 | 474 | 2.2% |
| 2024 | 35,413 | 32,316 | 2,290 | 6.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iceland’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Iceland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 6.6% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 35,413 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Iceland’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Iceland processed 562 applications. By 2024, this increased to 35,413 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission