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Spain Schengen Visa from Romania — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Romania was 5.5% in 2024, down from 8.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.5%
8.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 2.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,129 | 650 | 58 | 8.2% |
| 2013 | 347 | 299 | 27 | 8.3% |
| 2014 | 403 | 374 | 12 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 410 | 316 | 62 | 16.4% |
| 2016 | 331 | 274 | 43 | 13.6% |
| 2017 | 332 | 271 | 37 | 12.0% |
| 2018 | 384 | 353 | 23 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 419 | 372 | 32 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 135 | 95 | 11 | 10.4% |
| 2021 | 248 | 221 | 14 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 434 | 403 | 7 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 449 | 398 | 36 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 76 | 69 | 4 | 5.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Romania?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Romania was 5.5% in 2024, down from 8.2% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Romania in 2024?
In 2024, 76 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Romania, of which 69 were issued and 4 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission