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Switzerland Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 12.0% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.0%
2.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63,541 | 61,803 | 1,738 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 93,438 | 88,807 | 4,426 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 89,051 | 86,314 | 2,628 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 109,487 | 106,355 | 3,051 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 103,300 | 96,236 | 6,989 | 6.8% |
| 2017 | 130,857 | 124,008 | 6,755 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 161,403 | 152,719 | 8,529 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 171,004 | 160,825 | 10,013 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 21,825 | 20,069 | 1,737 | 8.0% |
| 2021 | 19,645 | 15,481 | 4,134 | 21.1% |
| 2022 | 106,025 | 91,989 | 13,984 | 13.2% |
| 2023 | 189,646 | 166,919 | 22,630 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 217,373 | 191,162 | 26,126 | 12.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 12.0% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 217,373 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 191,162 were issued and 26,126 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission