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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 16.4% in 2024, up from 9.1% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.4%
9.1%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 7.3pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,422 | 1,293 | 129 | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 1,290 | 1,172 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,150 | 2,048 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 2,085 | 1,994 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 3,599 | 3,388 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 2,790 | 2,540 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 413 | 238 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 387 | 333 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,699 | 1,161 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 2,050 | 1,716 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 4,889 | 3,885 | 760 | 16.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 16.4% in 2024, up from 9.1% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 4,889 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 3,885 were issued and 760 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission