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Belgium Schengen Visa from Kenya — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 44.3% in 2024, up from 18.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
44.3%
18.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 25.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,201 | 976 | 226 | 18.8% |
| 2013 | 1,287 | 1,111 | 125 | 10.1% |
| 2014 | 1,422 | 1,262 | 139 | 9.9% |
| 2015 | 1,282 | 1,144 | 94 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 1,362 | 1,103 | 153 | 12.2% |
| 2017 | 1,396 | 1,190 | 126 | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 1,651 | 1,301 | 208 | 13.8% |
| 2019 | 1,593 | 1,198 | 261 | 17.9% |
| 2020 | 268 | 191 | 62 | 24.5% |
| 2021 | 374 | 288 | 57 | 16.5% |
| 2022 | 1,309 | 961 | 275 | 22.2% |
| 2023 | 1,818 | 1,284 | 534 | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 2,117 | 1,161 | 923 | 44.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kenya?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kenya was 44.3% in 2024, up from 18.8% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya in 2024?
In 2024, 2,117 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Kenya, of which 1,161 were issued and 923 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission