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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.3% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.3%
2.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 2.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67,778 | 65,965 | 1,813 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 57,916 | 57,483 | 354 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 43,130 | 42,847 | 175 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 29,174 | 28,810 | 324 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 24,494 | 24,181 | 223 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 23,301 | 22,965 | 250 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 20,303 | 20,008 | 243 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 19,802 | 19,369 | 344 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 4,888 | 4,752 | 100 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 6,271 | 6,195 | 21 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 10,990 | 9,728 | 1,123 | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 9,980 | 8,260 | 582 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 10,224 | 8,499 | 477 | 5.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.3% in 2024, up from 2.7% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 10,224 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 8,499 were issued and 477 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission