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Sweden Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 41.5% in 2024, up from 13.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
41.5%
13.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 27.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,310 | 1,099 | 176 | 13.8% |
| 2013 | 1,941 | 1,316 | 387 | 22.7% |
| 2014 | 2,260 | 1,474 | 669 | 31.2% |
| 2015 | 3,310 | 1,763 | 1,050 | 37.3% |
| 2016 | 2,639 | 1,870 | 763 | 29.0% |
| 2017 | 3,046 | 2,272 | 681 | 23.1% |
| 2018 | 3,770 | 2,863 | 762 | 21.0% |
| 2019 | 4,214 | 3,156 | 873 | 21.7% |
| 2020 | 624 | 469 | 170 | 26.6% |
| 2021 | 617 | 471 | 135 | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 3,566 | 2,516 | 984 | 28.1% |
| 2023 | 4,299 | 2,866 | 1,420 | 33.1% |
| 2024 | 4,693 | 2,701 | 1,914 | 41.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 41.5% in 2024, up from 13.8% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 4,693 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 2,701 were issued and 1,914 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission