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Belgium Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 6.1% in 2024, up from 5.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.1%
5.2%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 0.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,293 | 5,017 | 276 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 5,479 | 5,160 | 113 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 5,337 | 5,006 | 199 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 5,044 | 4,673 | 196 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 4,492 | 4,168 | 175 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 5,136 | 4,759 | 190 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 5,557 | 5,262 | 212 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 5,886 | 5,476 | 266 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 999 | 823 | 59 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 785 | 645 | 44 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 4,892 | 4,437 | 199 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 5,086 | 4,629 | 457 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 4,550 | 4,187 | 273 | 6.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 6.1% in 2024, up from 5.2% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 4,550 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 4,187 were issued and 273 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission