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Spain Schengen Visa from United Kingdom — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 3.9% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.9%
1.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,170 | 13,709 | 222 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 20,486 | 18,444 | 370 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 26,062 | 24,449 | 526 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 26,908 | 26,078 | 468 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 26,970 | 25,805 | 519 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 25,807 | 24,801 | 231 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 25,577 | 24,354 | 370 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 29,466 | 26,468 | 1,861 | 6.6% |
| 2020 | 9,494 | 8,060 | 822 | 9.3% |
| 2021 | 18,896 | 16,753 | 933 | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 61,005 | 57,334 | 1,117 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 88,295 | 83,778 | 1,827 | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 123,058 | 115,860 | 4,755 | 3.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Kingdom?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 3.9% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom in 2024?
In 2024, 123,058 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom, of which 115,860 were issued and 4,755 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission