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Schengen Visa from Spain — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SP nationals was 10.3% in 2024, compared to 8.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 390 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
10.3%
8.3%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 216 | 189 | 17 | 8.3% |
| 2011 | 211 | 180 | 17 | 8.6% |
| 2012 | 200 | 184 | 6 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 241 | 200 | 8 | 3.8% |
| 2014 | 209 | 163 | 20 | 10.9% |
| 2015 | 310 | 228 | 10 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 339 | 198 | 9 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 334 | 232 | 10 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 397 | 298 | 16 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 462 | 383 | 9 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 115 | 81 | 3 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 194 | 138 | 4 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 218 | 183 | 5 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 306 | 281 | 9 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 390 | 331 | 38 | 10.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for SP nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for SP nationals was 10.3% in 2024, compared to 8.3% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 390 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Spain changed over time?
In 2010, 216 Schengen visa applications were made from Spain. By 2024, this grew to 390 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission