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Sweden Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 43.9% in 2024, up from 17.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
43.9%
17.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 26.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,312 | 17,237 | 3,742 | 17.8% |
| 2013 | 12,525 | 7,170 | 3,740 | 34.3% |
| 2014 | 15,941 | 10,298 | 5,016 | 32.8% |
| 2015 | 15,934 | 10,384 | 4,459 | 30.0% |
| 2016 | 18,054 | 11,777 | 5,032 | 29.9% |
| 2017 | 17,518 | 10,081 | 5,343 | 34.6% |
| 2018 | 15,612 | 8,132 | 5,121 | 38.6% |
| 2019 | 13,094 | 4,591 | 7,334 | 61.5% |
| 2020 | 1,452 | 501 | 824 | 62.2% |
| 2021 | 80 | 31 | 25 | 44.6% |
| 2022 | 7,116 | 2,348 | 3,583 | 60.4% |
| 2023 | 5,418 | 722 | 4,153 | 85.2% |
| 2024 | 4,468 | 2,299 | 1,799 | 43.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 43.9% in 2024, up from 17.8% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 4,468 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 2,299 were issued and 1,799 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission