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Belgium Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 2.3% in 2024, down from 9.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.3%
9.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 7.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,201 | 11,986 | 1,230 | 9.3% |
| 2013 | 17,199 | 16,068 | 746 | 4.4% |
| 2014 | 17,228 | 16,471 | 652 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 41,557 | 39,896 | 671 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 42,676 | 41,049 | 1,088 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 43,069 | 41,797 | 901 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 39,575 | 38,116 | 1,194 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 39,659 | 37,878 | 1,104 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 2,680 | 2,538 | 42 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 1,788 | 1,744 | 15 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 2,775 | 2,513 | 85 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 19,885 | 18,169 | 1,716 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 19,700 | 18,929 | 446 | 2.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 2.3% in 2024, down from 9.3% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 19,700 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 18,929 were issued and 446 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission