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Spain Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 3.8% in 2024, down from 3.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.8%
3.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 0.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,235 | 30,620 | 1,231 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 82,673 | 79,097 | 1,787 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 94,616 | 91,786 | 1,697 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 142,890 | 138,388 | 2,853 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 187,351 | 180,744 | 4,583 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 211,247 | 206,671 | 3,468 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 241,825 | 235,650 | 3,643 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 291,627 | 283,707 | 5,600 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 27,934 | 26,586 | 662 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 2,370 | 1,902 | 198 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 8,201 | 6,564 | 1,058 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 148,533 | 139,150 | 6,523 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 254,571 | 240,976 | 9,593 | 3.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 3.8% in 2024, down from 3.9% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 254,571 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 240,976 were issued and 9,593 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission