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Spain Schengen Visa Trends
Spain’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 15.8% in 2024, up from 6.4% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 1,634,887 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.8%
6.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,143,753 | 991,015 | 67,648 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 2,080,175 | 1,896,320 | 108,768 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 1,923,016 | 1,756,032 | 116,945 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 1,629,753 | 1,470,892 | 124,323 | 7.8% |
| 2016 | 1,583,848 | 1,424,761 | 127,607 | 8.2% |
| 2017 | 1,624,276 | 1,456,906 | 134,394 | 8.4% |
| 2018 | 1,701,379 | 1,502,695 | 157,494 | 9.5% |
| 2019 | 1,912,500 | 1,668,171 | 191,909 | 10.3% |
| 2020 | 340,062 | 263,071 | 55,673 | 17.5% |
| 2021 | 483,469 | 377,440 | 69,863 | 15.6% |
| 2022 | 1,197,457 | 912,325 | 227,712 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 1,413,222 | 1,093,803 | 251,470 | 18.7% |
| 2024 | 1,634,887 | 1,305,186 | 244,432 | 15.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spain’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Spain’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 15.8% in 2024, up from 6.4% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 1,634,887 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Spain’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Spain processed 1,143,753 applications. By 2024, this increased to 1,634,887 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission