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Lithuania Schengen Visa Trends
Lithuania’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 14.2% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 33,532 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
14.2%
1.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 12.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 266,048 | 262,586 | 3,501 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 471,838 | 464,928 | 4,262 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 463,709 | 458,279 | 4,253 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 423,189 | 419,470 | 5,757 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 421,143 | 414,974 | 4,472 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 413,966 | 406,872 | 4,932 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 353,059 | 346,476 | 4,701 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 359,484 | 354,166 | 4,728 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 66,800 | 65,172 | 1,411 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 24,764 | 23,973 | 683 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 26,556 | 24,090 | 2,037 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 30,668 | 26,156 | 3,911 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 33,532 | 28,131 | 4,671 | 14.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lithuania’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Lithuania’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 14.2% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 33,532 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Lithuania’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Lithuania processed 266,048 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 33,532 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission