Moroccans ranked second in obtaining Spanish visas for 2023, though the number granted dropped 20% compared to the previous year. China took the top spot with a surge of 195%, receiving 168,301 visas. India came in third with 90,159.
Spain issued a total of 1,063,091 visas in 2023, a 5% decrease from 2022 and a significant 74% decline from pre-pandemic levels (1,851,898 visas in 2019).
The vast majority (892,545) were short-term visas, allowing stays of up to 90 days in the Schengen area. Tourism and residence were the primary reasons (66%), with 27% being multiple-entry visas. Only 3% were for authorized stays of family members of EU citizens, and a minimal number (476) were work visas.
Long-term visas (169,781) were issued for study (40%), family reasons (25%), work and residence (21%), and residence alone (12%).
Limited to 765 in 2023, these visas allow access only to international transit areas at Spanish airports. Citizens from Cuba, India, Haiti, and Palestine received the most airport transit visas.
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