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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Lebanon — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 8.0% in 2024, up from 5.3% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.0%
5.3%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 2.7pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,658 | 3,463 | 195 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 4,110 | 3,822 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 4,414 | 4,156 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 3,471 | 3,306 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,557 | 2,393 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 2,100 | 1,967 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 222 | 176 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 847 | 742 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 745 | 460 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 621 | 453 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,697 | 1,081 | 94 | 8.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Lebanon?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Lebanon was 8.0% in 2024, up from 5.3% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon in 2024?
In 2024, 1,697 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Lebanon, of which 1,081 were issued and 94 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission