This country tops visa rejections in the popular Schengen countries

Recent statistics from Schengen Visa Info reveal a stark contrast in visa approval rates across different nationalities, with Pakistan leading the list for the highest number of visa rejections in Spain.

In 2023, a significant 52.84% of Pakistani visa applications were denied, making it the top country for Schengen visa rejections in Spain.

Pakistan’s rejection rate stands as the highest among all nationalities, highlighting an alarming trend for applicants from the country.

Out of the total visa applications submitted, 9,766 were rejected, underscoring the difficulties many Pakistanis face when applying for visas to Spain.

This high rejection rate is part of a larger pattern that has seen applicants from several African and South Asian countries struggle with Spanish visa approvals.

While many nationalities have faced rejections, Pakistan’s figures are particularly striking, drawing attention to the challenges specific regions face in securing visas for popular Schengen destinations like Spain.

While Pakistan leads the rejection list, other countries have also experienced significant denial rates. Nigeria, ranked second, saw a 49.85% rejection rate, with a similar trend affecting applicants from countries like Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, and Ghana, whose rejection rates ranged from 43.4% to 48.21%.

These high rejection rates for applicants from African and South Asian countries contrast sharply with the approval rates seen in other parts of the world.

In stark contrast, countries like Jamaica, Indonesia, and Thailand enjoyed exceptionally high approval rates for their visa applications.

Jamaica led the pack with an impressive 98.4% approval rate, followed by Indonesia at 96.1% and Thailand with over 95%. Saudi Arabia and the Philippines also posted high approval rates at 94.32% and 93.91%, respectively.