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Schengen Visa from Bolivia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BO nationals was 42.1% in 2024, compared to 23.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 20,270 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
42.1%
23.8%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 18.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,076 | 6,787 | 2,124 | 23.8% |
| 2011 | 10,180 | 8,106 | 1,633 | 16.8% |
| 2012 | 9,536 | 8,130 | 1,158 | 12.5% |
| 2013 | 10,769 | 9,023 | 1,311 | 12.7% |
| 2014 | 12,728 | 10,920 | 1,301 | 10.6% |
| 2015 | 15,190 | 13,312 | 1,191 | 8.2% |
| 2016 | 18,553 | 16,085 | 1,896 | 10.5% |
| 2017 | 23,193 | 18,993 | 3,721 | 16.4% |
| 2018 | 23,126 | 16,943 | 5,241 | 23.6% |
| 2019 | 23,895 | 17,829 | 5,440 | 23.4% |
| 2020 | 5,232 | 3,231 | 1,425 | 30.6% |
| 2021 | 8,408 | 4,341 | 3,576 | 45.2% |
| 2022 | 18,718 | 12,595 | 5,773 | 31.4% |
| 2023 | 20,802 | 13,025 | 7,368 | 36.1% |
| 2024 | 20,270 | 11,766 | 8,547 | 42.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for BO nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BO nationals was 42.1% in 2024, compared to 23.8% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 20,270 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Bolivia changed over time?
In 2010, 9,076 Schengen visa applications were made from Bolivia. By 2024, this grew to 20,270 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission