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Belgium Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 8.8% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.8%
4.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 4.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,155 | 37,499 | 1,661 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 36,466 | 34,531 | 1,576 | 4.4% |
| 2014 | 25,983 | 24,016 | 1,968 | 7.6% |
| 2015 | 24,630 | 22,577 | 1,522 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 20,661 | 18,563 | 1,690 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 22,510 | 20,359 | 1,679 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 26,279 | 24,412 | 1,439 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 24,649 | 22,640 | 1,613 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 4,994 | 4,424 | 409 | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 6,388 | 5,292 | 560 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 18,467 | 15,302 | 2,784 | 15.4% |
| 2023 | 23,986 | 20,582 | 3,654 | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 29,322 | 26,556 | 2,557 | 8.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 8.8% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 29,322 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 26,556 were issued and 2,557 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission