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Sweden Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 33.2% in 2024, up from 13.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
33.2%
13.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 19.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,460 | 1,216 | 196 | 13.9% |
| 2013 | 1,313 | 1,023 | 160 | 13.5% |
| 2014 | 1,586 | 1,190 | 244 | 17.0% |
| 2015 | 1,580 | 1,042 | 477 | 31.4% |
| 2016 | 1,743 | 1,087 | 445 | 29.0% |
| 2017 | 1,620 | 1,102 | 337 | 23.4% |
| 2018 | 1,817 | 1,278 | 465 | 26.7% |
| 2019 | 1,611 | 1,166 | 393 | 25.2% |
| 2020 | 272 | 116 | 163 | 58.4% |
| 2021 | 980 | 495 | 466 | 48.5% |
| 2022 | 12,973 | 7,832 | 4,698 | 37.5% |
| 2023 | 13,374 | 8,957 | 4,270 | 32.3% |
| 2024 | 14,381 | 9,182 | 4,556 | 33.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 33.2% in 2024, up from 13.9% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 14,381 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 9,182 were issued and 4,556 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission