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Spain Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 8.2% in 2024, up from 1.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.2%
1.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,023 | 13,564 | 242 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 16,245 | 15,617 | 95 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 21,113 | 20,120 | 288 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 22,490 | 20,931 | 1,089 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 24,711 | 23,203 | 1,094 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 21,517 | 19,556 | 1,723 | 8.1% |
| 2018 | 24,464 | 22,184 | 2,012 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 24,503 | 21,912 | 2,267 | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 3,340 | 3,087 | 196 | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 13,769 | 12,934 | 455 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 29,297 | 27,481 | 1,170 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 29,800 | 26,731 | 2,669 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 33,228 | 29,909 | 2,662 | 8.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 8.2% in 2024, up from 1.8% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 33,228 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 29,909 were issued and 2,662 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission