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Italy Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 27.6% in 2024, up from 11.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
27.6%
11.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 16.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 192 | 170 | 22 | 11.5% |
| 2013 | 5,368 | 1,662 | 204 | 10.9% |
| 2014 | 6,046 | 2,757 | 438 | 13.7% |
| 2015 | 6,186 | 4,328 | 1,082 | 20.0% |
| 2016 | 8,127 | 5,899 | 2,016 | 25.5% |
| 2017 | 6,724 | 3,417 | 3,105 | 47.6% |
| 2018 | 6,693 | 3,962 | 2,548 | 39.1% |
| 2019 | 6,571 | 3,743 | 2,728 | 42.2% |
| 2020 | 1,073 | 595 | 464 | 43.8% |
| 2021 | 1,025 | 584 | 393 | 40.2% |
| 2022 | 6,076 | 4,369 | 1,661 | 27.5% |
| 2023 | 9,299 | 6,661 | 2,556 | 27.7% |
| 2024 | 13,331 | 9,607 | 3,669 | 27.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iraq?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 27.6% in 2024, up from 11.5% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, 13,331 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 9,607 were issued and 3,669 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission