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Belgium Schengen Visa from Australia — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Australia was 4.1% in 2024, down from 7.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.1%
7.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 3.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 157 | 145 | 12 | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 157 | 134 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 127 | 101 | 25 | 19.8% |
| 2015 | 165 | 145 | 5 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 184 | 150 | 9 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 169 | 128 | 128 | 50.0% |
| 2018 | 260 | 231 | 7 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 284 | 248 | 5 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 33 | 27 | 1 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 248 | 226 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 477 | 436 | 41 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 579 | 509 | 22 | 4.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Australia?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Australia was 4.1% in 2024, down from 7.6% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Australia in 2024?
In 2024, 579 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Australia, of which 509 were issued and 22 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission