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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 5.1% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.1%
4.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 1.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 368 | 353 | 15 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 381 | 378 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 423 | 415 | 6 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 399 | 391 | 7 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 515 | 510 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 629 | 616 | 13 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 744 | 722 | 22 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 965 | 940 | 25 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 142 | 139 | 3 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 110 | 104 | 3 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 613 | 524 | 87 | 14.2% |
| 2023 | 759 | 710 | 47 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 766 | 721 | 39 | 5.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 5.1% in 2024, up from 4.1% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 766 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 721 were issued and 39 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission