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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Ireland — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ireland was 2.8% in 2024, down from 3.2% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.8%
3.2%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↓ 0.4pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 48 | 42 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 66 | 65 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 47 | 41 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 82 | 64 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 125 | 103 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 185 | 172 | 5 | 2.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ireland?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ireland was 2.8% in 2024, down from 3.2% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Ireland in 2024?
In 2024, 185 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Ireland, of which 172 were issued and 5 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission