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Spain Schengen Visa from Qatar — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 15.9% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.9%
0.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 15.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,337 | 2,081 | 13 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,071 | 2,496 | 28 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 3,682 | 3,072 | 40 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 4,323 | 3,753 | 190 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 5,235 | 4,480 | 395 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 5,209 | 4,374 | 397 | 8.3% |
| 2018 | 7,531 | 6,672 | 340 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 9,807 | 8,846 | 338 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 2,596 | 2,238 | 209 | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 11,636 | 10,746 | 167 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 13,012 | 10,957 | 1,513 | 12.1% |
| 2023 | 16,807 | 13,835 | 2,271 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 13,527 | 10,707 | 2,019 | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Qatar?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 15.9% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar in 2024?
In 2024, 13,527 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar, of which 10,707 were issued and 2,019 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission