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Belgium Schengen Visa from South Korea — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 9.6% in 2024, down from 30.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
9.6%
30.0%
2010 Rate
12
Years of Data
↓ 20.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 30.0% |
| 2014 | 49 | 38 | 4 | 9.5% |
| 2015 | 70 | 58 | 8 | 12.1% |
| 2016 | 84 | 64 | 8 | 11.1% |
| 2017 | 103 | 84 | 5 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 126 | 90 | 34 | 27.4% |
| 2019 | 172 | 103 | 44 | 29.9% |
| 2020 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2021 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 144 | 102 | 24 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | 139 | 108 | 31 | 22.3% |
| 2024 | 192 | 169 | 18 | 9.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Korea?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Korea was 9.6% in 2024, down from 30.0% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea in 2024?
In 2024, 192 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from South Korea, of which 169 were issued and 18 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission