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Spain Schengen Visa from South Korea — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 12.3% in 2024, down from 21.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.3%
21.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 8.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97 | 83 | 22 | 21.0% |
| 2013 | 174 | 161 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 228 | 211 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 269 | 261 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 280 | 249 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 269 | 259 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 332 | 309 | 10 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 331 | 279 | 29 | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 59 | 48 | 6 | 11.1% |
| 2021 | 47 | 37 | 4 | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 270 | 229 | 17 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 444 | 379 | 39 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 505 | 421 | 59 | 12.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Korea?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 12.3% in 2024, down from 21.0% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea in 2024?
In 2024, 505 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea, of which 421 were issued and 59 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission