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Spain Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 2.8% in 2024, up from 0.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.8%
0.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,848 | 9,816 | 49 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 18,435 | 14,661 | 178 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 18,605 | 16,117 | 103 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 28,540 | 26,307 | 180 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 35,396 | 32,574 | 374 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 27,911 | 25,357 | 590 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 40,181 | 36,046 | 966 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 45,214 | 41,881 | 908 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 5,171 | 4,414 | 254 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 25,896 | 24,442 | 462 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 43,269 | 40,733 | 1,105 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 52,624 | 49,636 | 1,242 | 2.4% |
| 2024 | 62,955 | 59,951 | 1,713 | 2.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 2.8% in 2024, up from 0.5% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 62,955 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 59,951 were issued and 1,713 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission