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Spain Schengen Visa from Ireland — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ireland was 0.3% in 2024, down from 5.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
0.3%
5.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 5.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,970 | 1,794 | 103 | 5.4% |
| 2013 | 1,822 | 1,681 | 58 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 1,965 | 1,853 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 1,764 | 1,696 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 1,889 | 1,826 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 2,376 | 2,297 | 13 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 2,747 | 2,602 | 23 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 4,005 | 3,719 | 23 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,069 | 907 | 14 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 2,095 | 1,951 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,797 | 7,527 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 9,162 | 8,940 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 4,729 | 4,611 | 13 | 0.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ireland?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ireland was 0.3% in 2024, down from 5.4% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Ireland in 2024?
In 2024, 4,729 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Ireland, of which 4,611 were issued and 13 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission