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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 56.9% in 2024, up from 25.9% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
56.9%
25.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 31.0pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 397 | 294 | 103 | 25.9% |
| 2015 | 725 | 546 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 479 | 265 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 492 | 238 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 520 | 252 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 510 | 234 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 59 | 22 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 296 | 197 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 485 | 282 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 426 | 252 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 855 | 298 | 394 | 56.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 56.9% in 2024, up from 25.9% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 855 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 298 were issued and 394 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission