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Belgium Schengen Visa from Rwanda — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Rwanda was 30.9% in 2024, down from 36.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
30.9%
36.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 5.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,474 | 1,587 | 893 | 36.0% |
| 2013 | 4,633 | 3,419 | 1,027 | 23.1% |
| 2014 | 5,579 | 4,370 | 973 | 18.2% |
| 2015 | 6,734 | 5,184 | 1,097 | 17.5% |
| 2016 | 6,460 | 4,918 | 1,199 | 19.6% |
| 2017 | 7,326 | 5,319 | 1,512 | 22.1% |
| 2018 | 9,185 | 7,056 | 1,712 | 19.5% |
| 2019 | 10,639 | 8,251 | 2,085 | 20.2% |
| 2020 | 2,021 | 1,526 | 394 | 20.5% |
| 2021 | 3,017 | 2,162 | 607 | 21.9% |
| 2022 | 9,751 | 7,006 | 2,572 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | 10,509 | 7,620 | 2,889 | 27.5% |
| 2024 | 9,985 | 6,837 | 3,062 | 30.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Rwanda?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Rwanda was 30.9% in 2024, down from 36.0% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Rwanda in 2024?
In 2024, 9,985 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Rwanda, of which 6,837 were issued and 3,062 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission