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Belgium Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 18.0% in 2024, up from 12.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
18.0%
12.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 5.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,545 | 2,223 | 320 | 12.6% |
| 2013 | 4,111 | 3,867 | 137 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 4,471 | 4,239 | 179 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 3,134 | 2,660 | 219 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 3,048 | 2,529 | 385 | 13.2% |
| 2017 | 3,428 | 2,926 | 304 | 9.4% |
| 2018 | 4,372 | 3,363 | 759 | 18.4% |
| 2019 | 4,192 | 3,281 | 838 | 20.3% |
| 2020 | 702 | 530 | 114 | 17.7% |
| 2021 | 971 | 713 | 150 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | 4,232 | 3,502 | 673 | 16.1% |
| 2023 | 6,788 | 5,513 | 1,275 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 6,588 | 5,367 | 1,180 | 18.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 18.0% in 2024, up from 12.6% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 6,588 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 5,367 were issued and 1,180 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission