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Poland Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The Poland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 35.5% in 2024, up from 6.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.5%
6.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 28.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 366 | 341 | 25 | 6.8% |
| 2013 | 1,274 | 993 | 210 | 17.5% |
| 2014 | 1,872 | 1,205 | 499 | 29.3% |
| 2015 | 1,985 | 1,074 | 883 | 45.1% |
| 2016 | 3,118 | 2,263 | 756 | 25.0% |
| 2017 | 4,684 | 1,761 | 2,847 | 61.8% |
| 2018 | 2,249 | 840 | 1,404 | 62.6% |
| 2019 | 1,621 | 665 | 956 | 59.0% |
| 2020 | 236 | 86 | 149 | 63.4% |
| 2021 | 76 | 51 | 23 | 31.1% |
| 2022 | 578 | 317 | 239 | 43.0% |
| 2023 | 1,309 | 756 | 551 | 42.2% |
| 2024 | 1,038 | 669 | 368 | 35.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Poland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iraq?
The Poland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 35.5% in 2024, up from 6.8% in 2010.
How many Poland Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, 1,038 Poland Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 669 were issued and 368 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission