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Latvia Schengen Visa Trends
Latvia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.2% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 17,654 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.2%
2.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 8.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 137,432 | 133,851 | 3,664 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 205,230 | 202,982 | 1,763 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 207,185 | 204,777 | 1,396 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 164,000 | 162,099 | 1,787 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 165,814 | 163,372 | 2,262 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 166,800 | 164,175 | 2,579 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 161,709 | 157,628 | 3,374 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 167,743 | 163,229 | 3,987 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 30,134 | 29,593 | 827 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 16,764 | 15,972 | 582 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 21,140 | 18,888 | 1,989 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 18,897 | 16,394 | 2,208 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 17,654 | 15,106 | 1,908 | 11.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latvia’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Latvia’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.2% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 17,654 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Latvia’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Latvia processed 137,432 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 17,654 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission