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Spain Schengen Visa from Cuba — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 12.6% in 2024, up from 6.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.6%
6.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,473 | 9,367 | 667 | 6.6% |
| 2013 | 10,613 | 6,772 | 2,683 | 28.4% |
| 2014 | 9,860 | 7,648 | 1,666 | 17.9% |
| 2015 | 11,281 | 10,349 | 801 | 7.2% |
| 2016 | 14,886 | 13,687 | 772 | 5.3% |
| 2017 | 16,226 | 14,485 | 1,125 | 7.2% |
| 2018 | 18,094 | 14,655 | 2,902 | 16.5% |
| 2019 | 21,111 | 15,453 | 4,822 | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 7,709 | 5,187 | 1,490 | 22.3% |
| 2021 | 8,515 | 6,461 | 1,639 | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 16,088 | 12,879 | 2,435 | 15.9% |
| 2023 | 23,633 | 17,725 | 4,316 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 28,261 | 22,642 | 3,258 | 12.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Cuba?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 12.6% in 2024, up from 6.6% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba in 2024?
In 2024, 28,261 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba, of which 22,642 were issued and 3,258 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission