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Sweden Schengen Visa from Bangladesh — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bangladesh was 67.6% in 2024, up from 12.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
67.6%
12.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 55.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,095 | 1,659 | 229 | 12.1% |
| 2013 | 3,711 | 2,645 | 787 | 22.9% |
| 2014 | 4,293 | 2,879 | 1,067 | 27.0% |
| 2015 | 4,574 | 3,033 | 1,431 | 32.1% |
| 2016 | 4,935 | 3,140 | 1,592 | 33.6% |
| 2017 | 5,718 | 3,709 | 1,877 | 33.6% |
| 2018 | 7,025 | 4,237 | 2,637 | 38.4% |
| 2019 | 7,962 | 4,803 | 2,977 | 38.3% |
| 2020 | 1,123 | 688 | 503 | 42.2% |
| 2021 | 699 | 363 | 133 | 26.8% |
| 2022 | 7,953 | 4,568 | 3,111 | 40.5% |
| 2023 | 11,416 | 6,363 | 4,793 | 43.0% |
| 2024 | 17,917 | 5,588 | 11,639 | 67.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Bangladesh?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bangladesh was 67.6% in 2024, up from 12.1% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Bangladesh in 2024?
In 2024, 17,917 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Bangladesh, of which 5,588 were issued and 11,639 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission