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Sweden Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 23.2% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
23.2%
1.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 21.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,992 | 59,129 | 809 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 56,860 | 55,422 | 915 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 39,944 | 38,376 | 637 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 24,921 | 24,299 | 414 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 21,222 | 20,696 | 228 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 21,874 | 21,163 | 354 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 22,460 | 21,603 | 391 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 21,926 | 21,068 | 494 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 3,854 | 2,645 | 150 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 1,968 | 1,821 | 116 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 7,459 | 4,902 | 2,186 | 30.8% |
| 2023 | 3,074 | 2,029 | 910 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | 2,259 | 1,568 | 473 | 23.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 23.2% in 2024, up from 1.3% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 2,259 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 1,568 were issued and 473 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission