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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 28.2% in 2024, up from 7.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
28.2%
7.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 20.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,102 | 11,771 | 966 | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 7,774 | 5,316 | 2,296 | 30.2% |
| 2014 | 9,048 | 7,283 | 1,476 | 16.9% |
| 2015 | 11,712 | 9,431 | 2,057 | 17.9% |
| 2016 | 16,930 | 13,748 | 2,433 | 15.0% |
| 2017 | 22,741 | 17,328 | 5,086 | 22.7% |
| 2018 | 28,379 | 18,544 | 9,354 | 33.5% |
| 2019 | 17,650 | 9,575 | 7,827 | 45.0% |
| 2020 | 2,428 | 808 | 1,580 | 66.2% |
| 2021 | 1,687 | 1,081 | 507 | 31.9% |
| 2022 | 9,066 | 6,157 | 2,630 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 12,344 | 6,932 | 5,167 | 42.7% |
| 2024 | 11,853 | 8,374 | 3,291 | 28.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 28.2% in 2024, up from 7.6% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 11,853 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 8,374 were issued and 3,291 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission