Schengen visa refusal rates by consulate: Sri Lanka 2025
Consulates in Sri Lanka: 25,663 applications, refusal rate 29.2%. Germany (Colombo): 13.6%.
| Schengen state | City | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Colombo | 21 | 17 | 0 | 0% |
| Germany | Colombo | 4,454 | 3,832 | 602 | 13.6% |
| France | Colombo | 9,219 | 6,365 | 2,751 | 30.2% |
| Switzerland | Colombo | 6,908 | 4,653 | 2,130 | 30.8% |
| Italy | Colombo | 5,061 | 3,113 | 1,948 | 38.5% |
Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)