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Belgium Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 64.2% in 2024, up from 37.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
64.2%
37.3%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 26.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,586 | 2,250 | 1,336 | 37.3% |
| 2013 | 4,636 | 2,166 | 2,175 | 50.1% |
| 2014 | 4,223 | 2,426 | 1,722 | 41.5% |
| 2015 | 4,375 | 2,303 | 1,881 | 45.0% |
| 2016 | 2,841 | 1,402 | 1,315 | 48.4% |
| 2017 | 3,077 | 1,424 | 1,388 | 49.4% |
| 2018 | 3,827 | 1,898 | 1,756 | 48.1% |
| 2019 | 5,445 | 2,705 | 2,459 | 47.6% |
| 2020 | 1,195 | 616 | 528 | 46.2% |
| 2021 | 756 | 328 | 230 | 41.2% |
| 2022 | 4,582 | 1,341 | 2,965 | 68.9% |
| 2023 | 4,772 | 1,792 | 2,980 | 62.4% |
| 2024 | 5,690 | 1,979 | 3,546 | 64.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 64.2% in 2024, up from 37.3% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 5,690 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 1,979 were issued and 3,546 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission