EU
Belgium Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 2.5% in 2024, down from 4.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.5%
4.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 1.8pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 139 | 133 | 6 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 187 | 179 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 180 | 169 | 9 | 5.1% |
| 2015 | 244 | 240 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 177 | 158 | 11 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 272 | 249 | 7 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 338 | 311 | 15 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 321 | 283 | 9 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 78 | 64 | 7 | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 36 | 28 | 5 | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 176 | 160 | 11 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 278 | 251 | 27 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 321 | 312 | 8 | 2.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 2.5% in 2024, down from 4.3% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 321 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 312 were issued and 8 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission