Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Spain

Country Overview

FY2025
23.67%
FY2024
16.39%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+7.28 pp
Rank
#118/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 6.20% — —
FY2007 7.00% +0.80 pp +12.9%
FY2008 9.90% +2.90 pp +41.43%
FY2009 7.70% -2.20 pp -22.22%
FY2010 6.50% -1.20 pp -15.58%
FY2011 6.60% +0.10 pp +1.54%
FY2012 10.20% +3.60 pp +54.55%
FY2013 16.00% +5.80 pp +56.86%
FY2014 15.80% -0.20 pp -1.25%
FY2015 17.76% +1.96 pp +12.41%
FY2016 15.09% -2.67 pp -15.03%
FY2017 17.26% +2.17 pp +14.38%
FY2018 14.04% -3.22 pp -18.66%
FY2019 16.53% +2.49 pp +17.74%
FY2020 20.17% +3.64 pp +22.02%
FY2021 18.29% -1.88 pp -9.32%
FY2022 10.75% -7.54 pp -41.22%
FY2023 15.66% +4.91 pp +45.67%
FY2024 16.39% +0.73 pp +4.66%
FY2025 23.67% +7.28 pp +44.42%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 6.20%
FY2007 7.00%
FY2008 9.90%
FY2009 7.70%
FY2010 6.50%
FY2011 6.60%
FY2012 10.20%
FY2013 16.00%
FY2014 15.80%
FY2015 17.76%
FY2016 15.09%
FY2017 17.26%
FY2018 14.04%
FY2019 16.53%
FY2020 20.17%
FY2021 18.29%
FY2022 10.75%
FY2023 15.66%
FY2024 16.39%
FY2025 23.67%

Source: U.S. Department of State · View official source

Country facts

Population
49,355,143 (2025)
Source
Capital
Madrid
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
ES
Passport / nationality
Spain

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Barcelona Not published Not published Not published Not published
Madrid Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month