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Germany Schengen Visa from Sri Lanka — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Sri Lanka was 32.8% in 2024, up from 28.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
32.8%
28.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 4.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,636 | 3,322 | 1,325 | 28.5% |
| 2013 | 5,687 | 4,413 | 1,192 | 21.3% |
| 2014 | 5,130 | 4,336 | 725 | 14.3% |
| 2015 | 5,697 | 4,864 | 780 | 13.8% |
| 2016 | 7,062 | 6,101 | 881 | 12.6% |
| 2017 | 7,512 | 6,330 | 1,178 | 15.7% |
| 2018 | 7,912 | 6,478 | 1,432 | 18.1% |
| 2019 | 8,501 | 6,859 | 1,635 | 19.2% |
| 2020 | 1,576 | 1,298 | 278 | 17.6% |
| 2021 | 533 | 250 | 261 | 51.1% |
| 2022 | 2,462 | 1,271 | 1,164 | 47.8% |
| 2023 | 4,527 | 2,722 | 1,702 | 38.5% |
| 2024 | 5,095 | 3,371 | 1,649 | 32.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Sri Lanka?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Sri Lanka was 32.8% in 2024, up from 28.5% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Sri Lanka in 2024?
In 2024, 5,095 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Sri Lanka, of which 3,371 were issued and 1,649 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission