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Belgium Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.5% in 2024, down from 6.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.5%
6.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 3.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,797 | 2,616 | 189 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 2,779 | 2,623 | 38 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 2,756 | 2,607 | 195 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 3,177 | 3,020 | 33 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 3,187 | 3,073 | 21 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 3,966 | 3,797 | 48 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 4,622 | 3,439 | 49 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 3,872 | 2,350 | 64 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 611 | 525 | 28 | 5.1% |
| 2021 | 743 | 606 | 37 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 2,825 | 2,509 | 101 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 3,213 | 2,892 | 321 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 3,253 | 2,992 | 107 | 3.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The Belgium Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 3.5% in 2024, down from 6.7% in 2010.
How many Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 3,253 Belgium Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 2,992 were issued and 107 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission