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Sweden Schengen Visa from South Korea — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 9.8% in 2024, up from 5.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.8%
5.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 4.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 170 | 156 | 9 | 5.5% |
| 2013 | 136 | 119 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 217 | 204 | 6 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 184 | 167 | 13 | 7.2% |
| 2016 | 238 | 220 | 14 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 205 | 162 | 24 | 12.9% |
| 2018 | 266 | 204 | 35 | 14.6% |
| 2019 | 246 | 189 | 38 | 16.7% |
| 2020 | 35 | 26 | 6 | 18.8% |
| 2021 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 26.1% |
| 2022 | 190 | 159 | 5 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 227 | 208 | 7 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 39 | 46 | 5 | 9.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Korea?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 9.8% in 2024, up from 5.5% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea in 2024?
In 2024, 39 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea, of which 46 were issued and 5 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission