Switzerland Multi-Entry Schengen Visas
Top 10 from-countries by multi-entry visa share — 3-year average
Switzerland issued 408,430 multi-entry visas — 72.9% of its uniform Schengen visas — across 59 from-countries with 50+ applications (3-year average).
Top 10 from-countries by MEV share
| # | Country | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 99.8% | 190,711 | 217,373 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 99.7% | 660 | 694 |
| 3 | Israel | 99.6% | 270 | 299 |
| 4 | Qatar | 99.6% | 12,103 | 13,269 |
| 5 | United States | 99.5% | 9,442 | 9,863 |
| 6 | Ecuador | 99.2% | 1,710 | 2,273 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 98.7% | 230 | 241 |
| 8 | Australia | 98.3% | 1,712 | 1,745 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 96.1% | 12,059 | 14,464 |
| 10 | Tunisia | 94.7% | 3,516 | 4,870 |
People also ask
- Are South Africa applicants as likely to get a multi-entry visa from Switzerland as the average? →South Africa applicants got MEVs at 68.7% from Switzerland vs 72.9% average.
- Are Nepal applicants less likely to get a multi-entry visa from Switzerland? →Nepal applicants got MEVs at 9.8% from Switzerland vs 72.9% average.
- Which Switzerland consulate issues the most multi-entry visas to India applicants? →India applicants apply at multiple Switzerland consulates; the corridor-level page shows per-consulate breakdown.
- Has Switzerland's multi-entry visa share gone up since 2023? →Switzerland issued 72.9% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years; the trend page tracks this year by year.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. Switzerland's share is volume-weighted across 59 from-countries with 50+ applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-entry Schengen visa?
A multi-entry visa (MEV) lets you enter the Schengen Area multiple times during its validity period. Single-entry visas expire after one entry.
What is Switzerland's multi-entry visa share?
Switzerland issued 72.9% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years (volume-weighted across 59 from-countries with 50+ applications).
Which countries get the most multi-entry visas from Switzerland?
India leads with 99.8% MEV share. The full ranking shows the top 10 from-countries above.
How does Switzerland compare to the Schengen average?
Switzerland's 72.9% multi-entry share can be compared to other Schengen states' /mev pages — links are provided in the ranking table.
Where does this data come from?
Official EU Commission Schengen visa statistics, published annually. The data covers the latest 3 years available; corridors with fewer than 50 applications are excluded to avoid statistical noise.
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