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Sweden Schengen Visa from Turkey — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 30.5% in 2024, up from 7.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
30.5%
7.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 22.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,799 | 6,071 | 523 | 7.9% |
| 2013 | 10,244 | 9,076 | 805 | 8.1% |
| 2014 | 10,931 | 9,641 | 912 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 11,604 | 10,548 | 957 | 8.3% |
| 2016 | 13,221 | 11,521 | 1,129 | 8.9% |
| 2017 | 13,406 | 11,844 | 1,423 | 10.7% |
| 2018 | 12,885 | 10,849 | 1,699 | 13.5% |
| 2019 | 11,880 | 9,296 | 2,380 | 20.4% |
| 2020 | 3,560 | 2,703 | 959 | 26.2% |
| 2021 | 4,694 | 3,506 | 834 | 19.2% |
| 2022 | 13,553 | 10,529 | 3,100 | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 15,268 | 11,838 | 3,427 | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 18,160 | 12,370 | 5,422 | 30.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Turkey?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 30.5% in 2024, up from 7.9% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey in 2024?
In 2024, 18,160 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey, of which 12,370 were issued and 5,422 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission