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Spain Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 22.5% in 2024, up from 7.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
22.5%
7.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 15.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,360 | 1,212 | 97 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 1,752 | 1,586 | 104 | 6.2% |
| 2014 | 2,909 | 2,575 | 240 | 8.5% |
| 2015 | 2,454 | 2,135 | 296 | 12.2% |
| 2016 | 2,816 | 2,450 | 272 | 10.0% |
| 2017 | 3,029 | 2,735 | 238 | 8.0% |
| 2018 | 3,927 | 3,493 | 370 | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 3,938 | 3,383 | 438 | 11.5% |
| 2020 | 639 | 419 | 73 | 14.8% |
| 2021 | 1,275 | 882 | 219 | 19.9% |
| 2022 | 4,216 | 3,123 | 952 | 23.4% |
| 2023 | 4,138 | 3,145 | 763 | 19.5% |
| 2024 | 4,770 | 3,505 | 1,015 | 22.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 22.5% in 2024, up from 7.4% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 4,770 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 3,505 were issued and 1,015 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission