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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 16.3% in 2024, up from 5.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.3%
5.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 10.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,317 | 3,131 | 186 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 2,719 | 2,482 | 162 | 6.1% |
| 2014 | 2,326 | 2,004 | 289 | 12.6% |
| 2015 | 2,817 | 2,483 | 297 | 10.7% |
| 2016 | 2,541 | 2,141 | 267 | 11.1% |
| 2017 | 2,794 | 2,376 | 356 | 13.0% |
| 2018 | 3,070 | 2,679 | 337 | 11.2% |
| 2019 | 3,938 | 3,575 | 277 | 7.2% |
| 2020 | 718 | 615 | 84 | 12.0% |
| 2021 | 775 | 695 | 66 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 3,394 | 3,020 | 293 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 4,103 | 3,463 | 513 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 3,930 | 3,075 | 600 | 16.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 16.3% in 2024, up from 5.6% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 3,930 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 3,075 were issued and 600 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission