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Switzerland Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.2% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.2%
2.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 0.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,846 | 7,650 | 196 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 8,316 | 7,996 | 83 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,863 | 6,646 | 82 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 7,180 | 7,040 | 47 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,772 | 7,632 | 33 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 8,316 | 8,165 | 50 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 9,866 | 9,681 | 56 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 11,312 | 11,107 | 98 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,989 | 1,929 | 30 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 2,226 | 2,183 | 17 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 7,449 | 7,097 | 267 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 8,999 | 8,438 | 500 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 9,863 | 9,485 | 312 | 3.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The Switzerland Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.2% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2010.
How many Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 9,863 Switzerland Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 9,485 were issued and 312 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission