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Sweden Schengen Visa from Thailand — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Thailand was 13.6% in 2024, down from 19.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
13.6%
19.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 6.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,560 | 10,496 | 2,551 | 19.6% |
| 2013 | 17,864 | 8,277 | 2,625 | 24.1% |
| 2014 | 11,185 | 8,157 | 2,498 | 23.4% |
| 2015 | 11,590 | 10,147 | 1,414 | 12.2% |
| 2016 | 15,084 | 12,946 | 1,729 | 11.8% |
| 2017 | 16,396 | 14,611 | 1,348 | 8.4% |
| 2018 | 17,516 | 15,266 | 1,819 | 10.6% |
| 2019 | 20,864 | 18,522 | 2,113 | 10.2% |
| 2020 | 5,283 | 4,193 | 1,087 | 20.6% |
| 2021 | 2,849 | 1,982 | 945 | 32.3% |
| 2022 | 15,934 | 11,977 | 3,849 | 24.3% |
| 2023 | 18,293 | 15,171 | 3,032 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 18,699 | 16,037 | 2,520 | 13.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Thailand?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Thailand was 13.6% in 2024, down from 19.6% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Thailand in 2024?
In 2024, 18,699 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Thailand, of which 16,037 were issued and 2,520 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission