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Iceland Schengen Visa Statistics
Schengen short-stay visas allow travel to 27 European countries for up to 90 days. Statistics from the European Commission.
Verified from European Commission on 2026-04-20
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Overall Refusal Rate
6.6%
35,413
Applications
32,316
Issued
2,290
Refused
4
Countries
Refusal Rates by Country
| Country | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18,452 | 17,584 | 324 | 1.8% |
| United States | 6,196 | 5,807 | 343 | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | 5,508 | 4,647 | 788 | 14.5% |
| India | 5,257 | 4,278 | 835 | 16.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iceland Schengen visa refusal rate?
The overall Iceland Schengen visa refusal rate is 6.6%, based on 35,413 applications across 4 countries. Data from the European Commission.
How many Iceland Schengen visa applications were there?
There were 35,413 total uniform visa applications for Iceland, of which 32,316 were issued and 2,290 were refused.
Which country has the lowest Iceland Schengen visa refusal rate?
Applicants from China have the lowest refusal rate for Iceland Schengen visas at 1.8%.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission, updated 2026-04-20