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Belgium Schengen Visa from United Kingdom — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 19.4% in 2024, up from 13.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
19.4%
13.9%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 5.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,632 | 10,013 | 1,623 | 13.9% |
| 2013 | 9,845 | 7,919 | 1,484 | 15.8% |
| 2014 | 9,601 | 7,922 | 1,630 | 17.1% |
| 2015 | 9,211 | 8,128 | 736 | 8.3% |
| 2016 | 7,577 | 6,805 | 519 | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 6,316 | 5,477 | 430 | 7.3% |
| 2018 | 7,128 | 6,138 | 353 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 7,696 | 6,843 | 568 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 1,984 | 1,690 | 195 | 10.3% |
| 2021 | 1,197 | 833 | 213 | 20.4% |
| 2022 | 6,069 | 5,011 | 796 | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 12,027 | 10,288 | 1,739 | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 11,902 | 9,462 | 2,273 | 19.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Kingdom?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 19.4% in 2024, up from 13.9% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom in 2024?
In 2024, 11,902 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom, of which 9,462 were issued and 2,273 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission