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Belgium Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.9% in 2024, down from 10.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.9%
10.1%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 4.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,710 | 19,515 | 2,202 | 10.1% |
| 2013 | 21,803 | 20,085 | 1,198 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 18,456 | 17,755 | 760 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 15,028 | 14,299 | 348 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 11,887 | 11,609 | 233 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 12,851 | 12,285 | 315 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 13,859 | 13,213 | 465 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 15,119 | 14,467 | 561 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 3,653 | 3,404 | 160 | 4.5% |
| 2021 | 2,234 | 1,745 | 274 | 13.6% |
| 2022 | 1,972 | 1,622 | 278 | 14.6% |
| 2023 | 2,451 | 2,120 | 331 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 1,433 | 1,322 | 83 | 5.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.9% in 2024, down from 10.1% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,433 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 1,322 were issued and 83 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission