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Schengen Visa from Colombia — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CO nationals was 35.5% in 2024, compared to 11.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 3,074 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.5%
11.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 24.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97,355 | 84,781 | 10,936 | 11.4% |
| 2011 | 112,445 | 98,370 | 12,860 | 11.6% |
| 2012 | 114,466 | 103,293 | 10,429 | 9.2% |
| 2013 | 128,443 | 121,019 | 6,205 | 4.9% |
| 2014 | 133,322 | 126,843 | 5,757 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | 133,188 | 127,356 | 4,397 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 2,273 | 2,038 | 163 | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 1,965 | 1,685 | 177 | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 2,160 | 1,771 | 293 | 14.2% |
| 2019 | 2,544 | 2,155 | 340 | 13.6% |
| 2020 | 445 | 371 | 63 | 14.5% |
| 2021 | 606 | 451 | 95 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | 1,971 | 1,616 | 411 | 20.3% |
| 2023 | 2,592 | 1,939 | 618 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 3,074 | 1,961 | 1,078 | 35.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for CO nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for CO nationals was 35.5% in 2024, compared to 11.4% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 3,074 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Colombia changed over time?
In 2010, 97,355 Schengen visa applications were made from Colombia. By 2024, this decreased to 3,074 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission