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Sweden Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 18.1% in 2024, up from 6.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
18.1%
6.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 11.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,652 | 2,401 | 161 | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 1,655 | 1,474 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,482 | 1,303 | 69 | 5.0% |
| 2015 | 1,833 | 1,568 | 55 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 2,136 | 1,856 | 74 | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 3,225 | 2,924 | 91 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 4,551 | 4,190 | 175 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 4,033 | 3,770 | 115 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 535 | 501 | 48 | 8.7% |
| 2021 | 487 | 381 | 58 | 13.2% |
| 2022 | 2,441 | 2,869 | 150 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 4,087 | 3,736 | 299 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 4,915 | 3,892 | 860 | 18.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The Sweden Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 18.1% in 2024, up from 6.3% in 2010.
How many Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 4,915 Sweden Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 3,892 were issued and 860 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission