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Italy Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 47.3% in 2024, up from 4.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
47.3%
4.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 42.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,688 | 23,535 | 1,156 | 4.7% |
| 2013 | 26,428 | 21,139 | 5,146 | 19.6% |
| 2014 | 28,040 | 23,322 | 4,589 | 16.4% |
| 2015 | 33,300 | 27,652 | 5,257 | 16.0% |
| 2016 | 36,259 | 32,032 | 3,954 | 11.0% |
| 2017 | 37,987 | 30,904 | 6,803 | 18.0% |
| 2018 | 32,777 | 23,719 | 8,948 | 27.4% |
| 2019 | 44,268 | 27,751 | 16,501 | 37.3% |
| 2020 | 7,647 | 4,691 | 2,955 | 38.6% |
| 2021 | 3,167 | 2,880 | 178 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 22,519 | 18,970 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 29,430 | 17,803 | 10,646 | 37.4% |
| 2024 | 18,743 | 9,489 | 8,515 | 47.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 47.3% in 2024, up from 4.7% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 18,743 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 9,489 were issued and 8,515 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission