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Belgium Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 37.9% in 2024, up from 24.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
37.9%
24.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 13.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,572 | 2,688 | 884 | 24.7% |
| 2013 | 3,315 | 1,989 | 1,122 | 36.1% |
| 2014 | 3,242 | 1,950 | 1,033 | 34.6% |
| 2015 | 3,825 | 2,602 | 928 | 26.3% |
| 2016 | 4,105 | 3,098 | 694 | 18.3% |
| 2017 | 5,608 | 3,922 | 1,274 | 24.5% |
| 2018 | 6,306 | 3,860 | 1,883 | 32.8% |
| 2019 | 4,271 | 2,347 | 2,050 | 46.6% |
| 2020 | 579 | 331 | 242 | 42.2% |
| 2021 | 307 | 89 | 106 | 54.4% |
| 2022 | 1,388 | 851 | 283 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 2,427 | 1,717 | 710 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 2,262 | 1,376 | 839 | 37.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 37.9% in 2024, up from 24.7% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 2,262 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 1,376 were issued and 839 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission