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Belgium Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 12.7% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.7%
2.8%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,635 | 1,590 | 45 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 2,420 | 2,334 | 33 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 2,269 | 2,151 | 64 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 2,296 | 2,166 | 85 | 3.8% |
| 2016 | 2,020 | 1,823 | 141 | 7.2% |
| 2017 | 1,949 | 1,679 | 292 | 14.8% |
| 2018 | 2,177 | 1,901 | 183 | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 2,754 | 2,301 | 407 | 15.0% |
| 2020 | 359 | 295 | 84 | 22.2% |
| 2021 | 610 | 481 | 34 | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 2,770 | 2,397 | 354 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | 2,609 | 2,202 | 407 | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 2,718 | 2,350 | 341 | 12.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 12.7% in 2024, up from 2.8% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 2,718 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 2,350 were issued and 341 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission