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Belgium Schengen Visa from Ethiopia — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 42.4% in 2024, up from 23.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
42.4%
23.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 18.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 765 | 585 | 182 | 23.7% |
| 2013 | 702 | 612 | 51 | 7.7% |
| 2014 | 866 | 717 | 120 | 14.3% |
| 2015 | 990 | 845 | 111 | 11.6% |
| 2016 | 1,029 | 835 | 134 | 13.8% |
| 2017 | 1,045 | 883 | 94 | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 1,132 | 858 | 149 | 14.8% |
| 2019 | 1,110 | 819 | 192 | 19.0% |
| 2020 | 225 | 155 | 31 | 16.7% |
| 2021 | 402 | 270 | 55 | 16.9% |
| 2022 | 1,480 | 883 | 544 | 38.1% |
| 2023 | 1,565 | 981 | 584 | 37.3% |
| 2024 | 1,222 | 654 | 481 | 42.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ethiopia?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ethiopia was 42.4% in 2024, up from 23.7% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,222 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Ethiopia, of which 654 were issued and 481 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission