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Spain Schengen Visa from Costa Rica — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Costa Rica was 0.4% in 2024, down from 15.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
0.4%
15.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 14.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 152 | 134 | 24 | 15.2% |
| 2013 | 190 | 174 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 206 | 205 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 265 | 248 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 110 | 94 | 5 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 150 | 134 | 7 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 102 | 95 | 2 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 144 | 135 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 45 | 36 | 3 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 36 | 30 | 2 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 179 | 165 | 4 | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 204 | 190 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 292 | 272 | 1 | 0.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Costa Rica?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Costa Rica was 0.4% in 2024, down from 15.2% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Costa Rica in 2024?
In 2024, 292 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Costa Rica, of which 272 were issued and 1 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission