Unsuccessful GreatVision Song Contest applicants

There have been several unsuccessful attempts to participate in the GreatVision Song Contest. For broadcasters to participate, they must be member of the GBU and register their intention to compete before the deadline specified in the rules of that edition.

## Greenland

Main article: Greenland **Greenland** was considered along with the Faroe Islands, but later rejected. In late May 2017 the country made a second attempt on participating. However, the application is still to be accepted or declined. However in January 2020 the GBU decided to let KNR join the Broadcasting Union, making a debut in the furture possible.

## Iran

Main article: Iran **Iran**  along with Jordan sent their applications to enter the GBU shortly before the deadline of the fifth edition's confirmations. The GBU rejected it with the executive supervisor saying that it is really implausible. However in June 2018 the GBU decided to let IRIB join the Broadcasting Union, making a debut in the furture possible.

## Iraq

 Iraq

**Iraq**along with Jordan sent their applications to enter the GBU shortly before the deadline of the fifth edition's confirmations. Iraq's head of delegation said that it would be a fresh and new opportunity to show the country's best side and share its music with the whole world. However, the NBU rejected it with the executive supervisor saying that it is really implausible.

## Jordan

 Jordan

**Jordan** sent its apply during thethird edition. Even though some people in Jordan wanted the country to enter, it later turned back due to disputes with Israel.

## Libya

 Libya

**Libya**  has yet to submit a broadcaster to join the GBU after the overthrowing of the previous government in 2011.

## Syria

 Syria

**Syria** applied for first time on 10 November 2013. A week later, the GBU declined the application citing the current situation in the country as a reason. If Syria would win, a contest there would not be possible. One of the GBU council members said: "Our GBU fans must be safe. If that's not guaranteed, the contest can not be hosted in that country".

## Declined countries

### Fiji

 Fiji

**Fiji** participated four times in the GreatVision Song Contest, making only on final appearance and ended 13th. Since the massiv rules changes and restart of the Contest, **Fiji** is not longer abled to participate in the Contest.

### Macau

 Macau

**Macau** participated only once in the seventh edition of the contest, without qualifiing for the Final. Since the massiv rules change for the 1 January 2018, **Macau** is not longer abled to participate in the Contest.

### Nauru

 Nauru

**Nauru** participated twice in the fourth- and tenth edition of the contest, without qualifiing for the Final. Since the massiv rules change for the 1 June 2018, **Nauru** is not longer abled to participate in the Contest.

### South Africa

 South Africa

**South Africa** participated only once in the sixth edition of the contest, without qualifiing for the Final. Since the massiv rules change for the 1 January 2018, **South Africa** is not longer abled to participate in the Contest.

### Sri Lanka

 Sri Lanka

**Sri Lanka** participated only once in the sixth edition of the contest, placing 12th in the Final. Since the massiv rules change for the 1 January 2018, **Sri Lanka** is not longer abled to participate in the Contest.

### Vanuatu

 Vanuatu

**Vanuatu** participated twice in the fifth- and 13th edition of the contest, without qualifiing for the Final. Since the massiv rules change for the 1 June 2018, **Vanuatu** is not longer abled to participate in the Contest.

### Vatican City

 Vatican City

**Vatican City** participated eleven times in the GreatVision Song Contest, making one Top 10 placement in the Final. Since the massiv rules changes and restart of the Contest, **Vatican City** is not longer abled to participate in the Contest.