Bulgaria Multi-Entry Schengen Visas
Top 10 from-countries by multi-entry visa share — 3-year average
Bulgaria issued 52,229 multi-entry visas — 54.5% of its uniform Schengen visas — across 46 from-countries with 50+ applications (3-year average).
Top 10 from-countries by MEV share
| # | Country | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albania | 96.8% | 152 | 197 |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 94.3% | 181 | 200 |
| 3 | Oman | 89.6% | 164 | 228 |
| 4 | Kosovo | 86.3% | 272 | 357 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 83.4% | 1,141 | 1,568 |
| 6 | Japan | 81.3% | 61 | 85 |
| 7 | Israel | 80.3% | 233 | 420 |
| 8 | Montenegro | 79.9% | 218 | 307 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 78.3% | 846 | 1,697 |
| 10 | United States | 77.2% | 637 | 985 |
People also ask
- Are Albania applicants more likely to get a multi-entry visa from Bulgaria? →Albania applicants got MEVs at 96.8% from Bulgaria vs 54.5% average.
- Are Bosnia and Herzegovina applicants more likely to get a multi-entry visa from Bulgaria? →Bosnia and Herzegovina applicants got MEVs at 94.3% from Bulgaria vs 54.5% average.
- Are Armenia applicants less likely to get a multi-entry visa from Bulgaria? →Armenia applicants got MEVs at 15.6% from Bulgaria vs 54.5% average.
- Which Bulgaria consulate issues the most multi-entry visas to Albania applicants? →Albania applicants apply at multiple Bulgaria consulates; the corridor-level page shows per-consulate breakdown.
- Has Bulgaria's multi-entry visa share gone up since 2023? →Bulgaria issued 54.5% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years; the trend page tracks this year by year.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. Bulgaria's share is volume-weighted across 46 from-countries with 50+ applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-entry Schengen visa?
A multi-entry visa (MEV) lets you enter the Schengen Area multiple times during its validity period. Single-entry visas expire after one entry.
What is Bulgaria's multi-entry visa share?
Bulgaria issued 54.5% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years (volume-weighted across 46 from-countries with 50+ applications).
Which countries get the most multi-entry visas from Bulgaria?
Albania leads with 96.8% MEV share. The full ranking shows the top 10 from-countries above.
How does Bulgaria compare to the Schengen average?
Bulgaria's 54.5% multi-entry share can be compared to other Schengen states' /mev pages — links are provided in the ranking table.
Where does this data come from?
Official EU Commission Schengen visa statistics, published annually. The data covers the latest 3 years available; corridors with fewer than 50 applications are excluded to avoid statistical noise.
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