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Sweden Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 6.4% in 2024, up from 2.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.4%
2.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,142 | 19,452 | 522 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 31,440 | 28,703 | 1,578 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 36,885 | 34,686 | 962 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 48,922 | 47,993 | 825 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 74,140 | 72,375 | 966 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 90,951 | 89,994 | 1,645 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 87,936 | 84,365 | 2,443 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 103,167 | 100,825 | 1,409 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 4,276 | 4,090 | 363 | 8.2% |
| 2021 | 832 | 504 | 315 | 38.5% |
| 2022 | 2,595 | 2,012 | 533 | 20.9% |
| 2023 | 29,783 | 26,326 | 2,946 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 45,390 | 42,606 | 2,894 | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 6.4% in 2024, up from 2.6% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 45,390 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 42,606 were issued and 2,894 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission