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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Canada — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Canada was 3.6% in 2024, down from 4.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.6%
4.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 0.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,187 | 1,138 | 49 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 1,212 | 1,124 | 14 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 1,502 | 1,408 | 46 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 2,219 | 2,085 | 73 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 2,447 | 2,352 | 42 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 2,733 | 2,646 | 38 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 3,106 | 3,001 | 73 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 3,445 | 3,358 | 56 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 714 | 694 | 16 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 786 | 769 | 11 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 3,741 | 3,665 | 53 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 4,619 | 4,425 | 160 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 4,723 | 4,535 | 167 | 3.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Canada?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Canada was 3.6% in 2024, down from 4.1% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Canada in 2024?
In 2024, 4,723 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Canada, of which 4,535 were issued and 167 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission