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Spain Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 4.0% in 2024, down from 4.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.0%
4.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 0.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,138 | 12,370 | 587 | 4.5% |
| 2013 | 11,912 | 11,476 | 43 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 13,739 | 13,381 | 46 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 15,886 | 15,605 | 90 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 17,442 | 17,082 | 84 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 21,291 | 20,885 | 53 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 24,544 | 23,879 | 237 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 26,087 | 25,234 | 241 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 4,973 | 4,752 | 37 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 5,529 | 5,273 | 121 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 15,881 | 15,307 | 357 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 22,556 | 21,390 | 660 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | 24,097 | 22,505 | 937 | 4.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spain Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The Spain Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 4.0% in 2024, down from 4.5% in 2010.
How many Spain Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 24,097 Spain Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 22,505 were issued and 937 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission