7.7% of the 33,333 Schengen applications made to Belgium from India in 2025 were refused — low refusal by Schengen standards.
Belgium turned the small and the exquisite into an art form — the world's finest chocolate, monastery-brewed beers, and medieval squares so perfect they look staged. Crossing from Dutch-speaking Flanders to French-speaking Wallonia can feel like two countries in one.
Applying from India · the real numbers
Low refusal- 33,333
- Applications
- 91.3%
- Approved
- 7.7%
- Refused
Handled by VFS Global. Consulates in Mumbai, New Delhi.
2025 figures · European Commission DG HOME (applications made in India). Across all applicants — not a forecast for your file.
Don't-miss places
- Grand-PlaceBrussels
- Canals of the historic centreBruges
- Gravensteen Castle & waterfrontGhent
- Cathedral & Rubens sightsAntwerp
- AtomiumBrussels
- Dinant & the Meuse ValleyWallonia
Things to do
- Wander the canals of Bruges at dusk
- Sample beers in a centuries-old Brussels café
- Climb the Atomium
- See the Ghent Altarpiece
What to eat
- Moules-frites
- Belgian waffles
- Carbonnade flamande
- Speculoos
- Trappist beer
The culture
Frites (twice-fried, with mayo), waffles, pralines, and Trappist beer brewed by monks. Belgians are understated and multilingual; the country is split between Dutch-speaking Flanders and French-speaking Wallonia.
When to go
Apr–Oct for mild days and outdoor cafés; December for the Bruges and Brussels Christmas markets.
Good to know
- Capital
- Brussels
- Language
- Dutch, French, German
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Flight from India
- ~9-11 hrs (1 stop typical)
- Ideal trip length
- 3-5 days
Did you know? Belgium produces around 220,000 tonnes of chocolate a year and Brussels Airport is the world's biggest single chocolate sales point.
Belgium is compact enough for a short trip, but a short trip still needs a complete file. Check yours before you book.
Photo: Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium · Theedi · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons