The Iceland Schengen Visa Statistics show that Iceland is a smaller Schengen destination, but one with clear growth in recent years. Since 2014, Iceland has received 119,764 visa requests, with an average of 10,888 applications per year. In 2024, Iceland received 35,413 applications, which was 57.10% higher than 2023. Iceland also received 0.30% of all Schengen visa applications and ranked 21st among Schengen countries in 2024.
Iceland Schengen Visa Statistics & Trends Analysis
- Total applications (2014–2024): 119,764.
- Average annual applications: 10,888.
- 2024 applications: 35,413, up 57.10% from 2023.
- Share of all Schengen visa applications in 2024: 0.30%.
- 2024 ranking among Schengen countries: 21st.
Iceland Visa Statistics 2014 – 2024
Since 2014, Iceland has received a total of 119,764 visa requests. Here is the yearly breakdown of applications, approvals, denials, approval rates, and rejection rates for Iceland.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Denied | Approval Rate | Denied Rate |
| 2014 | 3,923 | 3,886 | 37 | 99.06% | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 3,987 | 3,960 | 12 | 99.32% | 0.30% |
| 2016 | 5,771 | 5,735 | 12 | 99.38% | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 7,610 | 7,154 | 73 | 94.01% | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 9,334 | 8,856 | 156 | 94.88% | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 18,183 | 18,020 | 223 | 99.10% | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2,552 | 3,115 | 129 | 122.06% | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 2,735 | 2,410 | 259 | 88.12% | 9.47% |
| 2022 | 7,715 | 7,412 | 146 | 96.07% | 1.89% |
| 2023 | 22,541 | 21,253 | 474 | 94.29% | 2.10% |
| 2024 | 35,413 | 32,323 | 2,290 | 91.27% | 6.47% |
10 Year Evolution in Iceland Schengen Visa Application Trends
Iceland’s visa application trend shows slow but steady growth before the pandemic, a sharp drop in 2020 and 2021, and a strong rebound after that. The biggest jump came in 2024, when applications rose to 35,413.
Iceland is not among the largest Schengen visa destinations, but the data shows that demand has risen quickly in recent years. The pre-pandemic period built a strong base, and the post-pandemic years show clear recovery, especially in 2023 and 2024.
Approval vs Rejection Rates of Iceland Schengen Visa Applications (2014–2024)
Iceland’s approval rates were extremely high in most years before the pandemic, with 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019 all above 99%. In 2024, the approval rate stood at 91.27%, while the rejection rate was 6.47%.
Top Nationalities Applying to Iceland
In 2024, China was the largest source of visa applications, followed by the United States, United Kingdom, and India. Chinese applicants also received the highest number of approvals, while Indian applicants recorded the highest number of rejections.
Expenditures
In 2024, Iceland received €9,581,120 in visa application fees, while €304,880 came from rejected applications. Indian applicants accounted for the highest spending on rejected visas.