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Sweden Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 15.3% in 2024, up from 5.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.3%
5.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 196 | 178 | 11 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 196 | 188 | 6 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 231 | 210 | 7 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 250 | 226 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 267 | 238 | 11 | 4.4% |
| 2017 | 370 | 304 | 11 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 374 | 320 | 12 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 348 | 305 | 17 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 68 | 47 | 12 | 20.3% |
| 2021 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 41.2% |
| 2022 | 195 | 130 | 31 | 19.3% |
| 2023 | 304 | 254 | 17 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 51 | 50 | 9 | 15.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 15.3% in 2024, up from 5.8% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 51 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 50 were issued and 9 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission