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Spain Schengen Visa from Iraq — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 4.6% in 2024, down from 7.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.6%
7.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 2.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 266 | 213 | 17 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 2,284 | 1,666 | 46 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 3,174 | 2,116 | 579 | 21.5% |
| 2015 | 468 | 291 | 120 | 29.2% |
| 2016 | 310 | 265 | 3 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 481 | 455 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,352 | 1,184 | 58 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 2,287 | 2,035 | 113 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 490 | 412 | 20 | 4.6% |
| 2021 | 1,045 | 894 | 39 | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 1,667 | 1,360 | 217 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | 1,759 | 1,528 | 45 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 2,051 | 1,737 | 83 | 4.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iraq?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iraq was 4.6% in 2024, down from 7.4% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq in 2024?
In 2024, 2,051 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Iraq, of which 1,737 were issued and 83 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission