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Spain Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 61.9% in 2024, up from 38.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
61.9%
38.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 23.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,122 | 1,528 | 947 | 38.3% |
| 2013 | 6,032 | 2,333 | 3,331 | 58.8% |
| 2014 | 5,289 | 2,321 | 2,705 | 53.8% |
| 2015 | 4,687 | 1,397 | 3,089 | 68.9% |
| 2016 | 4,270 | 1,953 | 2,155 | 52.5% |
| 2017 | 5,835 | 2,398 | 3,123 | 56.6% |
| 2018 | 6,676 | 2,859 | 3,515 | 55.1% |
| 2019 | 9,603 | 4,047 | 4,924 | 54.9% |
| 2020 | 2,722 | 829 | 1,631 | 66.3% |
| 2021 | 8,323 | 2,464 | 5,685 | 69.8% |
| 2022 | 13,707 | 4,524 | 8,991 | 66.5% |
| 2023 | 12,954 | 6,257 | 6,457 | 50.8% |
| 2024 | 12,968 | 4,722 | 7,673 | 61.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 61.9% in 2024, up from 38.3% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 12,968 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 4,722 were issued and 7,673 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission