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Latvia Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Latvia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 3.8% in 2024, up from 0.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.8%
0.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93,422 | 92,755 | 750 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 122,395 | 121,907 | 459 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 104,608 | 104,310 | 250 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 73,397 | 73,058 | 326 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 75,403 | 75,000 | 375 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 80,854 | 80,364 | 477 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 82,175 | 81,294 | 676 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 88,560 | 87,435 | 851 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 17,798 | 17,708 | 181 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 8,039 | 7,962 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,945 | 1,815 | 34 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 1,200 | 865 | 90 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 1,328 | 997 | 39 | 3.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Latvia Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Latvia Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 3.8% in 2024, up from 0.8% in 2010.
How many Latvia Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,328 Latvia Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 997 were issued and 39 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission