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Spain Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 30.1% in 2024, up from 14.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
30.1%
14.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 15.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,460 | 3,257 | 570 | 14.9% |
| 2013 | 4,085 | 2,571 | 962 | 27.2% |
| 2014 | 7,922 | 5,986 | 1,056 | 15.0% |
| 2015 | 10,432 | 7,823 | 1,879 | 19.4% |
| 2016 | 11,556 | 8,441 | 2,430 | 22.4% |
| 2017 | 14,359 | 10,657 | 2,981 | 21.9% |
| 2018 | 23,219 | 14,649 | 7,581 | 34.1% |
| 2019 | 15,368 | 9,632 | 4,992 | 34.1% |
| 2020 | 3,500 | 2,278 | 1,170 | 33.9% |
| 2021 | 4,123 | 2,519 | 972 | 27.8% |
| 2022 | 17,951 | 10,479 | 5,378 | 33.9% |
| 2023 | 13,189 | 7,017 | 5,126 | 42.2% |
| 2024 | 13,728 | 9,002 | 3,875 | 30.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 30.1% in 2024, up from 14.9% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 13,728 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 9,002 were issued and 3,875 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission