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Belgium Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 16.4% in 2024, up from 3.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.4%
3.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 13.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,237 | 2,162 | 75 | 3.4% |
| 2013 | 2,496 | 2,371 | 45 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 2,601 | 2,469 | 185 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 2,354 | 2,146 | 129 | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 1,638 | 1,487 | 65 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 1,758 | 1,508 | 80 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 1,834 | 1,509 | 255 | 14.5% |
| 2019 | 2,649 | 2,222 | 184 | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 367 | 284 | 28 | 9.0% |
| 2021 | 663 | 558 | 65 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | 2,789 | 2,538 | 188 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 2,856 | 2,278 | 578 | 20.2% |
| 2024 | 2,778 | 2,209 | 434 | 16.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 16.4% in 2024, up from 3.4% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 2,778 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 2,209 were issued and 434 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission