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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 27.4% in 2024, up from 14.5% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
27.4%
14.5%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 12.9pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 585 | 324 | 55 | 14.5% |
| 2014 | 865 | 374 | 48 | 11.4% |
| 2015 | 1,123 | 873 | 156 | 15.2% |
| 2016 | 1,536 | 1,126 | 305 | 21.3% |
| 2017 | 1,507 | 1,072 | 361 | 25.2% |
| 2018 | 1,409 | 1,001 | 283 | 22.0% |
| 2019 | 2,339 | 1,850 | 365 | 16.5% |
| 2020 | 435 | 279 | 128 | 31.4% |
| 2021 | 751 | 587 | 96 | 14.1% |
| 2022 | 2,617 | 1,696 | 779 | 31.5% |
| 2023 | 2,562 | 1,674 | 760 | 31.2% |
| 2024 | 2,972 | 2,083 | 785 | 27.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iraq?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 27.4% in 2024, up from 14.5% in 2013.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, 2,972 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 2,083 were issued and 785 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission