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Spain Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 8.2% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.2%
1.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 512,359 | 461,367 | 5,847 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 1,102,410 | 1,066,722 | 10,629 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 893,849 | 877,926 | 8,678 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 481,284 | 472,083 | 5,836 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 454,032 | 447,716 | 4,826 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 489,566 | 482,488 | 4,768 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 504,208 | 497,121 | 6,627 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 568,681 | 553,103 | 10,103 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 58,817 | 56,038 | 1,621 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 70,866 | 67,363 | 1,405 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 166,893 | 154,450 | 8,333 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 116,384 | 92,414 | 15,742 | 14.6% |
| 2024 | 125,551 | 111,187 | 9,916 | 8.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 8.2% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 125,551 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 111,187 were issued and 9,916 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission