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Spain Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 18.8% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
18.8%
0.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 18.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,405 | 8,649 | 56 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 12,992 | 10,939 | 967 | 8.1% |
| 2014 | 16,844 | 14,225 | 1,712 | 10.7% |
| 2015 | 15,672 | 13,661 | 1,325 | 8.8% |
| 2016 | 17,469 | 14,673 | 1,921 | 11.6% |
| 2017 | 14,838 | 11,765 | 2,183 | 15.7% |
| 2018 | 19,999 | 15,932 | 2,751 | 14.7% |
| 2019 | 22,147 | 17,539 | 2,928 | 14.3% |
| 2020 | 4,036 | 3,022 | 443 | 12.8% |
| 2021 | 9,381 | 6,501 | 2,191 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 23,419 | 16,921 | 5,496 | 24.5% |
| 2023 | 26,023 | 20,337 | 4,760 | 19.0% |
| 2024 | 24,799 | 19,420 | 4,482 | 18.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 18.8% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 24,799 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 19,420 were issued and 4,482 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission