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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 21.6% in 2024, up from 1.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
21.6%
1.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 20.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,224 | 3,177 | 47 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 2,850 | 2,349 | 317 | 11.9% |
| 2014 | 2,825 | 2,381 | 269 | 10.2% |
| 2015 | 2,876 | 2,319 | 436 | 15.8% |
| 2016 | 2,655 | 2,040 | 490 | 19.4% |
| 2017 | 3,139 | 2,347 | 596 | 20.3% |
| 2018 | 3,408 | 2,537 | 710 | 21.9% |
| 2019 | 3,531 | 2,609 | 817 | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 546 | 390 | 143 | 26.8% |
| 2021 | 693 | 510 | 157 | 23.5% |
| 2022 | 2,600 | 2,042 | 507 | 19.9% |
| 2023 | 2,550 | 2,138 | 397 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 2,816 | 2,110 | 580 | 21.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 21.6% in 2024, up from 1.5% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 2,816 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 2,110 were issued and 580 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission