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Sweden Schengen Visa from Lebanon — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 69.7% in 2024, up from 42.7% in 2018.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
69.7%
42.7%
2018 Rate
7
Years of Data
↑ 27.0pp
Change (2018–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,297 | 1,197 | 892 | 42.7% |
| 2019 | 3,574 | 2,029 | 1,192 | 37.0% |
| 2020 | 528 | 211 | 328 | 60.9% |
| 2021 | 847 | 271 | 527 | 66.0% |
| 2022 | 2,107 | 460 | 1,612 | 77.8% |
| 2023 | 1,539 | 473 | 1,019 | 68.3% |
| 2024 | 300 | 94 | 216 | 69.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Lebanon?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 69.7% in 2024, up from 42.7% in 2018.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon in 2024?
In 2024, 300 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon, of which 94 were issued and 216 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission