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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Azerbaijan — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Azerbaijan was 18.9% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
18.9%
3.1%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 15.8pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,255 | 1,216 | 39 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,044 | 987 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 851 | 843 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 839 | 833 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,355 | 1,339 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,080 | 1,046 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 115 | 97 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 347 | 342 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,392 | 1,335 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,120 | 993 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,066 | 768 | 179 | 18.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Azerbaijan?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Azerbaijan was 18.9% in 2024, up from 3.1% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Azerbaijan in 2024?
In 2024, 1,066 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Azerbaijan, of which 768 were issued and 179 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission