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Spain Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 15.8% in 2024, up from 8.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.8%
8.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 7.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,856 | 17,085 | 1,607 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 31,146 | 28,084 | 2,206 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 34,910 | 31,524 | 2,523 | 7.4% |
| 2015 | 42,544 | 38,739 | 3,135 | 7.5% |
| 2016 | 53,048 | 47,950 | 4,664 | 8.9% |
| 2017 | 54,431 | 48,894 | 5,013 | 9.3% |
| 2018 | 67,248 | 61,393 | 5,159 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 74,028 | 67,695 | 5,713 | 7.8% |
| 2020 | 11,333 | 9,761 | 1,304 | 11.8% |
| 2021 | 12,688 | 9,609 | 2,729 | 22.1% |
| 2022 | 80,098 | 63,963 | 14,852 | 18.8% |
| 2023 | 91,863 | 77,194 | 13,447 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 97,204 | 80,806 | 15,150 | 15.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 15.8% in 2024, up from 8.6% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 97,204 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 80,806 were issued and 15,150 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission