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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Japan — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 1.3% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
1.3%
0.0%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 1.3pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 36 | 32 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 39 | 34 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2021 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 85 | 75 | 1 | 1.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Japan?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Japan was 1.3% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Japan in 2024?
In 2024, 85 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Japan, of which 75 were issued and 1 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission