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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Qatar — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 7.7% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.7%
2.3%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 5.4pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,552 | 1,465 | 34 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 3,114 | 3,013 | 60 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 2,740 | 2,617 | 93 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 8,705 | 8,376 | 274 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 8,551 | 8,175 | 311 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 8,816 | 8,460 | 269 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 9,401 | 8,859 | 480 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 1,336 | 1,236 | 79 | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 3,076 | 2,897 | 140 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 7,578 | 7,095 | 377 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 11,547 | 10,664 | 772 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 13,269 | 12,154 | 1,017 | 7.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Qatar?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 7.7% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2013.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar in 2024?
In 2024, 13,269 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar, of which 12,154 were issued and 1,017 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission