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Sweden Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 31.1% in 2024, up from 5.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
31.1%
5.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 25.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,806 | 2,573 | 157 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 2,585 | 1,747 | 427 | 19.6% |
| 2014 | 2,991 | 2,261 | 499 | 18.1% |
| 2015 | 2,607 | 2,079 | 461 | 18.1% |
| 2016 | 2,274 | 1,811 | 354 | 16.4% |
| 2017 | 2,823 | 2,090 | 516 | 19.8% |
| 2018 | 3,012 | 1,952 | 769 | 28.3% |
| 2019 | 3,325 | 2,672 | 585 | 18.0% |
| 2020 | 346 | 283 | 66 | 18.9% |
| 2021 | 546 | 426 | 118 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 1,759 | 1,486 | 239 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 2,359 | 1,879 | 435 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 4,263 | 2,905 | 1,312 | 31.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 31.1% in 2024, up from 5.8% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 4,263 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 2,905 were issued and 1,312 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission