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Belgium Schengen Visa from Canada — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Canada was 8.6% in 2024, down from 11.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.6%
11.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 3.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 578 | 511 | 69 | 11.9% |
| 2013 | 776 | 678 | 40 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 646 | 570 | 38 | 6.3% |
| 2015 | 589 | 522 | 24 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 582 | 480 | 31 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 722 | 549 | 80 | 12.7% |
| 2018 | 750 | 519 | 138 | 21.0% |
| 2019 | 750 | 528 | 156 | 22.8% |
| 2020 | 162 | 111 | 36 | 24.5% |
| 2021 | 308 | 171 | 62 | 26.6% |
| 2022 | 934 | 771 | 74 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 1,116 | 909 | 207 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | 1,052 | 909 | 85 | 8.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Canada?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Canada was 8.6% in 2024, down from 11.9% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Canada in 2024?
In 2024, 1,052 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Canada, of which 909 were issued and 85 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission