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Sweden Schengen Visa from Cuba — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 43.0% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
43.0%
2.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 40.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 979 | 918 | 21 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 1,511 | 1,333 | 75 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 1,363 | 1,046 | 223 | 17.6% |
| 2015 | 1,237 | 1,005 | 230 | 18.6% |
| 2016 | 1,381 | 1,160 | 206 | 15.1% |
| 2017 | 1,644 | 1,343 | 286 | 17.6% |
| 2018 | 1,557 | 1,239 | 275 | 18.2% |
| 2019 | 1,507 | 1,244 | 249 | 16.7% |
| 2020 | 279 | 185 | 95 | 33.9% |
| 2021 | 202 | 150 | 38 | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 1,640 | 1,090 | 565 | 34.1% |
| 2023 | 1,284 | 852 | 432 | 33.6% |
| 2024 | 1,185 | 681 | 514 | 43.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Cuba?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 43.0% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba in 2024?
In 2024, 1,185 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba, of which 681 were issued and 514 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission