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Switzerland Schengen Visa Trends
Switzerland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.3% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 636,077 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.3%
3.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 7.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 391,720 | 378,174 | 13,546 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 512,797 | 458,356 | 25,247 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 466,329 | 412,438 | 28,105 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 481,886 | 429,399 | 29,517 | 6.4% |
| 2016 | 460,653 | 404,376 | 32,187 | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 517,010 | 451,528 | 37,464 | 7.7% |
| 2018 | 556,520 | 487,014 | 41,230 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 611,598 | 529,906 | 47,861 | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 92,249 | 74,598 | 9,920 | 11.7% |
| 2021 | 114,025 | 84,417 | 14,770 | 14.9% |
| 2022 | 410,036 | 319,841 | 49,263 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 603,261 | 506,499 | 64,397 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 636,077 | 560,493 | 71,664 | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switzerland’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Switzerland’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.3% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 636,077 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Switzerland’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Switzerland processed 391,720 applications. By 2024, this increased to 636,077 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission