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Sweden Schengen Visa from Colombia — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Colombia was 45.1% in 2024, up from 4.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
45.1%
4.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 40.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,516 | 2,333 | 107 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 3,187 | 2,926 | 154 | 5.0% |
| 2014 | 3,179 | 2,918 | 179 | 5.8% |
| 2015 | 3,554 | 3,287 | 245 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 474 | 414 | 15 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 1,120 | 889 | 144 | 13.9% |
| 2018 | 1,290 | 979 | 245 | 20.0% |
| 2019 | 1,485 | 1,159 | 289 | 20.0% |
| 2020 | 145 | 93 | 53 | 36.3% |
| 2021 | 186 | 116 | 58 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | 1,299 | 989 | 376 | 27.5% |
| 2023 | 1,771 | 1,201 | 555 | 31.6% |
| 2024 | 2,138 | 1,181 | 971 | 45.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Colombia?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Colombia was 45.1% in 2024, up from 4.4% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Colombia in 2024?
In 2024, 2,138 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Colombia, of which 1,181 were issued and 971 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission