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Switzerland Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 5.5% in 2024, up from 1.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.5%
1.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 4.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,472 | 10,348 | 124 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 14,988 | 14,506 | 141 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 15,583 | 15,075 | 108 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 18,277 | 16,921 | 304 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 17,658 | 16,634 | 235 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 18,512 | 17,147 | 420 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 20,467 | 19,041 | 683 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 25,584 | 24,518 | 976 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 1,896 | 1,781 | 91 | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 7,561 | 7,300 | 255 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 25,961 | 25,272 | 628 | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 34,288 | 33,280 | 972 | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 37,225 | 35,127 | 2,037 | 5.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 5.5% in 2024, up from 1.2% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 37,225 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 35,127 were issued and 2,037 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission