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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 6.3% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.3%
0.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 5.4pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2,581 | 2,558 | 23 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,128 | 2,097 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,845 | 1,787 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,606 | 1,577 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,365 | 1,350 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,124 | 1,121 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 105 | 104 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 330 | 324 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,031 | 981 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,248 | 1,133 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,568 | 1,368 | 92 | 6.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 6.3% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 1,568 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 1,368 were issued and 92 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission