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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Ethiopia — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 25.9% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
25.9%
4.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 21.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 784 | 751 | 33 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 1,061 | 787 | 182 | 18.8% |
| 2014 | 1,088 | 814 | 176 | 17.8% |
| 2015 | 1,139 | 902 | 185 | 17.0% |
| 2016 | 1,172 | 984 | 160 | 14.0% |
| 2017 | 1,213 | 1,066 | 126 | 10.6% |
| 2018 | 1,270 | 1,130 | 122 | 9.7% |
| 2019 | 1,343 | 1,164 | 150 | 11.4% |
| 2020 | 233 | 203 | 16 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 273 | 237 | 24 | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 891 | 761 | 91 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 1,140 | 977 | 128 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 1,526 | 1,036 | 362 | 25.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ethiopia?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 25.9% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,526 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia, of which 1,036 were issued and 362 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission