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Sweden Schengen Visa Trends
Sweden’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 24.1% in 2024, up from 8.2% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 188,623 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
24.1%
8.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 15.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 206,077 | 179,644 | 15,952 | 8.2% |
| 2013 | 200,543 | 166,747 | 17,608 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 191,009 | 158,092 | 19,764 | 11.1% |
| 2015 | 192,852 | 166,131 | 19,277 | 10.4% |
| 2016 | 227,005 | 193,258 | 22,176 | 10.3% |
| 2017 | 248,347 | 211,219 | 24,598 | 10.4% |
| 2018 | 253,292 | 207,643 | 29,604 | 12.5% |
| 2019 | 275,239 | 227,717 | 33,879 | 13.0% |
| 2020 | 36,136 | 25,461 | 8,185 | 24.3% |
| 2021 | 22,260 | 14,174 | 6,654 | 31.9% |
| 2022 | 135,946 | 89,112 | 38,652 | 30.3% |
| 2023 | 169,151 | 123,611 | 38,680 | 23.8% |
| 2024 | 188,623 | 140,422 | 44,576 | 24.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweden’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Sweden’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 24.1% in 2024, up from 8.2% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 188,623 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Sweden’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Sweden processed 206,077 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 188,623 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission