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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Israel — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Israel was 9.4% in 2024, up from 3.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.4%
3.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 543 | 525 | 18 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 141 | 130 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 249 | 211 | 30 | 12.4% |
| 2015 | 249 | 189 | 56 | 22.9% |
| 2016 | 281 | 234 | 33 | 12.4% |
| 2017 | 237 | 232 | 4 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 227 | 225 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 265 | 265 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 95 | 69 | 6 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | 286 | 265 | 21 | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 347 | 323 | 24 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 299 | 271 | 28 | 9.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Israel?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Israel was 9.4% in 2024, up from 3.3% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Israel in 2024?
In 2024, 299 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Israel, of which 271 were issued and 28 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission