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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 28.7% in 2024, up from 3.3% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
28.7%
3.3%
2014 Rate
10
Years of Data
↑ 25.4pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8,965 | 8,670 | 295 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 12,786 | 12,587 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 20,913 | 20,760 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 18,733 | 18,647 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 11,730 | 11,577 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 8,987 | 8,765 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,436 | 2,268 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 6,852 | 6,394 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,756 | 1,528 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,698 | 1,143 | 459 | 28.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 28.7% in 2024, up from 3.3% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 1,698 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 1,143 were issued and 459 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission