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Belgium Schengen Visa Trends
Belgium’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 24.6% in 2024, up from 18.7% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 255,564 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
24.6%
18.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 5.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 215,978 | 175,961 | 40,489 | 18.7% |
| 2013 | 233,273 | 190,329 | 35,178 | 15.6% |
| 2014 | 219,758 | 179,522 | 37,120 | 17.1% |
| 2015 | 239,500 | 197,495 | 33,420 | 14.5% |
| 2016 | 219,687 | 179,357 | 33,659 | 15.8% |
| 2017 | 231,437 | 184,792 | 37,062 | 16.7% |
| 2018 | 219,827 | 173,598 | 36,906 | 17.5% |
| 2019 | 248,021 | 190,222 | 46,649 | 19.7% |
| 2020 | 50,058 | 35,810 | 11,072 | 23.6% |
| 2021 | 50,796 | 34,710 | 8,971 | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 171,966 | 116,927 | 46,569 | 28.5% |
| 2023 | 225,951 | 166,053 | 60,148 | 26.6% |
| 2024 | 255,564 | 188,766 | 61,724 | 24.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belgium’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Belgium’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 24.6% in 2024, up from 18.7% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 255,564 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Belgium’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Belgium processed 215,978 applications. By 2024, this increased to 255,564 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission