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Belgium Schengen Visa from Congo (Democratic Republic) — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Congo (Democratic Republic) was 22.3% in 2024, down from 36.5% in 2015.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
22.3%
36.5%
2015 Rate
10
Years of Data
↓ 14.2pp
Change (2015–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,314 | 13,049 | 7,513 | 36.5% |
| 2016 | 22,226 | 14,378 | 7,918 | 35.5% |
| 2017 | 25,996 | 15,836 | 8,887 | 35.9% |
| 2018 | 2,372 | 1,693 | 1,715 | 50.3% |
| 2019 | 24,910 | 17,344 | 5,492 | 24.0% |
| 2020 | 6,304 | 3,829 | 2,211 | 36.6% |
| 2021 | 7,002 | 4,314 | 1,429 | 24.9% |
| 2022 | 26,006 | 16,782 | 8,574 | 33.8% |
| 2023 | 31,958 | 24,142 | 7,816 | 24.5% |
| 2024 | 47,459 | 36,003 | 10,345 | 22.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Congo (Democratic Republic)?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Congo (Democratic Republic) was 22.3% in 2024, down from 36.5% in 2015.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Congo (Democratic Republic) in 2024?
In 2024, 47,459 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Congo (Democratic Republic), of which 36,003 were issued and 10,345 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission