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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Israel — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Israel was 7.6% in 2024, up from 4.0% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
7.6%
4.0%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 3.6pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 300 | 288 | 12 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 528 | 524 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 578 | 577 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 416 | 416 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 433 | 429 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 482 | 480 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 68 | 67 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 260 | 232 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 176 | 144 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 134 | 111 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 420 | 290 | 24 | 7.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Israel?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Israel was 7.6% in 2024, up from 4.0% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Israel in 2024?
In 2024, 420 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Israel, of which 290 were issued and 24 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission