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Spain Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 8.7% in 2024, up from 6.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.7%
6.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 622 | 570 | 41 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 790 | 720 | 12 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 846 | 818 | 12 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 1,028 | 991 | 7 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 995 | 946 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,227 | 1,154 | 50 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 1,509 | 1,405 | 65 | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 1,876 | 1,739 | 63 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 332 | 305 | 5 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 134 | 121 | 3 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 778 | 640 | 95 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | 1,608 | 1,382 | 114 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 2,030 | 1,799 | 172 | 8.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 8.7% in 2024, up from 6.7% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 2,030 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 1,799 were issued and 172 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission