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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 9.9% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.9%
4.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 5.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,748 | 6,467 | 281 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 5,545 | 4,849 | 463 | 8.7% |
| 2014 | 5,989 | 5,604 | 240 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 7,182 | 6,677 | 332 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 11,439 | 10,240 | 1,013 | 9.0% |
| 2017 | 17,628 | 15,815 | 1,683 | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 13,330 | 11,145 | 2,047 | 15.5% |
| 2019 | 9,725 | 7,628 | 2,017 | 20.9% |
| 2020 | 1,835 | 1,416 | 405 | 22.2% |
| 2021 | 1,979 | 1,736 | 226 | 11.5% |
| 2022 | 9,075 | 7,054 | 1,872 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | 10,346 | 9,350 | 765 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 13,440 | 11,883 | 1,310 | 9.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 9.9% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 13,440 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 11,883 were issued and 1,310 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission