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Switzerland Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 4.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.9%
2.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,584 | 43,603 | 981 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 105,194 | 103,758 | 1,418 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 77,839 | 76,268 | 1,548 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 79,389 | 77,831 | 1,529 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 69,368 | 68,198 | 1,155 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 74,800 | 73,828 | 962 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 80,761 | 79,818 | 927 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 105,522 | 103,066 | 2,450 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 6,134 | 5,940 | 190 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 1,007 | 883 | 124 | 12.3% |
| 2022 | 3,164 | 2,902 | 262 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 69,900 | 67,324 | 2,575 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 95,003 | 90,343 | 4,650 | 4.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 4.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 95,003 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 90,343 were issued and 4,650 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission