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Spain Schengen Visa from Lebanon — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 17.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.9%
2.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 15.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,607 | 5,078 | 115 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 16,962 | 12,648 | 1,223 | 8.8% |
| 2014 | 20,931 | 15,315 | 2,795 | 15.4% |
| 2015 | 18,289 | 14,483 | 2,797 | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 17,621 | 15,179 | 1,597 | 9.5% |
| 2017 | 20,275 | 17,339 | 1,583 | 8.4% |
| 2018 | 17,055 | 14,707 | 1,650 | 10.1% |
| 2019 | 17,826 | 15,239 | 1,844 | 10.8% |
| 2020 | 2,841 | 1,631 | 700 | 30.0% |
| 2021 | 5,179 | 2,713 | 1,891 | 41.1% |
| 2022 | 9,475 | 5,239 | 2,641 | 33.5% |
| 2023 | 9,914 | 6,760 | 1,735 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 11,164 | 8,110 | 1,769 | 17.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Lebanon?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 17.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon in 2024?
In 2024, 11,164 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon, of which 8,110 were issued and 1,769 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission