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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Ghana — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ghana was 43.2% in 2024, up from 8.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
43.2%
8.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 34.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,979 | 1,810 | 169 | 8.5% |
| 2013 | 2,804 | 1,869 | 710 | 27.5% |
| 2014 | 2,743 | 2,060 | 671 | 24.6% |
| 2015 | 2,954 | 2,305 | 648 | 21.9% |
| 2016 | 3,242 | 2,072 | 1,167 | 36.0% |
| 2017 | 3,401 | 2,009 | 1,392 | 40.9% |
| 2018 | 3,575 | 1,886 | 1,685 | 47.2% |
| 2019 | 3,581 | 2,067 | 1,512 | 42.2% |
| 2020 | 710 | 404 | 306 | 43.1% |
| 2021 | 720 | 402 | 311 | 43.6% |
| 2022 | 4,077 | 2,182 | 1,895 | 46.5% |
| 2023 | 4,348 | 2,456 | 1,890 | 43.5% |
| 2024 | 4,850 | 2,756 | 2,094 | 43.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ghana?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ghana was 43.2% in 2024, up from 8.5% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Ghana in 2024?
In 2024, 4,850 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Ghana, of which 2,756 were issued and 2,094 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission