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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Belarus — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Belarus was 2.1% in 2024, up from 0.5% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.1%
0.5%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 1.6pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 105,699 | 105,172 | 527 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 64,475 | 64,405 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 44,735 | 44,712 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 39,413 | 39,411 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 36,614 | 36,573 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 35,460 | 35,456 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 707 | 686 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 3,421 | 3,411 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,096 | 1,021 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,058 | 965 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 4,309 | 3,792 | 82 | 2.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Belarus?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Belarus was 2.1% in 2024, up from 0.5% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Belarus in 2024?
In 2024, 4,309 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Belarus, of which 3,792 were issued and 82 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission