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Schengen Visa from Sri Lanka — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for LK nationals was 35.6% in 2024, compared to 27.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 25,763 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
35.6%
27.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 8.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,034 | 13,129 | 4,917 | 27.2% |
| 2011 | 19,365 | 15,212 | 4,086 | 21.2% |
| 2012 | 19,280 | 14,683 | 4,591 | 23.8% |
| 2013 | 20,495 | 16,647 | 3,606 | 17.8% |
| 2014 | 23,284 | 19,172 | 3,771 | 16.4% |
| 2015 | 26,770 | 22,376 | 4,035 | 15.3% |
| 2016 | 33,060 | 28,111 | 4,578 | 14.0% |
| 2017 | 38,070 | 30,991 | 6,599 | 17.6% |
| 2018 | 36,557 | 28,784 | 7,302 | 20.2% |
| 2019 | 38,719 | 29,899 | 8,370 | 21.9% |
| 2020 | 5,769 | 3,998 | 1,700 | 29.8% |
| 2021 | 3,224 | 2,259 | 850 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 17,699 | 9,710 | 7,691 | 44.2% |
| 2023 | 24,795 | 14,889 | 9,320 | 38.5% |
| 2024 | 25,763 | 16,339 | 9,047 | 35.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for LK nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for LK nationals was 35.6% in 2024, compared to 27.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 25,763 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Sri Lanka changed over time?
In 2010, 18,034 Schengen visa applications were made from Sri Lanka. By 2024, this grew to 25,763 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission