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Switzerland Schengen Visa from United Kingdom — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 12.8% in 2024, up from 1.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.8%
1.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 11.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,370 | 14,150 | 220 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 11,340 | 10,960 | 149 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 10,786 | 10,510 | 173 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 11,118 | 10,885 | 178 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 10,294 | 10,049 | 192 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 10,074 | 9,823 | 163 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 8,503 | 8,216 | 163 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 9,926 | 9,436 | 361 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 2,463 | 2,343 | 88 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 1,715 | 1,675 | 28 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 9,263 | 8,774 | 472 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 10,268 | 9,306 | 890 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 14,464 | 12,554 | 1,847 | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Kingdom?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 12.8% in 2024, up from 1.5% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom in 2024?
In 2024, 14,464 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom, of which 12,554 were issued and 1,847 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission