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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 8.6% in 2024, up from 1.7% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.6%
1.7%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 6.9pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2,269 | 2,230 | 39 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 1,715 | 1,695 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,214 | 2,148 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 3,675 | 3,611 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 4,812 | 4,723 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 5,410 | 5,360 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 228 | 201 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 316 | 301 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 393 | 372 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,778 | 1,621 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 2,424 | 1,951 | 183 | 8.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 8.6% in 2024, up from 1.7% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 2,424 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 1,951 were issued and 183 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission