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More Algerians are applying for Belgian visas in 2026

By , based on Algérie 360

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Algerians account for a growing share of visa statistics for Belgium in 2026, according to 2025–2026 figures updated by the Belgian Immigration Office. The data highlight several reasons for travel, the main ones of which are presented in the article on this trend.

In 2025, Algerian nationals submitted 8,802 applications for short-stay Schengen visas to Belgium, compared with 8,009 in 2024, an increase of 793 applications. Algerians are therefore among the leading applicants to Belgian consular services, according to the Belgian visa statistics updated by the Belgian Immigration Office.

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