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Latvia Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Latvia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 3.6% in 2024, down from 14.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.6%
14.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 10.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 540 | 462 | 78 | 14.4% |
| 2013 | 1,294 | 1,236 | 57 | 4.4% |
| 2014 | 4,326 | 4,270 | 29 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,842 | 1,802 | 40 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 1,797 | 1,732 | 53 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 2,206 | 2,167 | 54 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 2,170 | 2,075 | 64 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 2,903 | 2,781 | 98 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 158 | 165 | 15 | 8.3% |
| 2021 | 73 | 72 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 140 | 110 | 29 | 20.9% |
| 2023 | 812 | 754 | 52 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 646 | 531 | 20 | 3.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Latvia Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Latvia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 3.6% in 2024, down from 14.4% in 2010.
How many Latvia Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 646 Latvia Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 531 were issued and 20 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission