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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Pakistan — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Pakistan was 47.1% in 2024, up from 36.8% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
47.1%
36.8%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 10.3pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 329 | 208 | 121 | 36.8% |
| 2015 | 345 | 208 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 271 | 121 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 230 | 173 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 365 | 207 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 227 | 111 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 71 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 90 | 62 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 229 | 85 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 190 | 96 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 294 | 136 | 121 | 47.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Pakistan?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Pakistan was 47.1% in 2024, up from 36.8% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Pakistan in 2024?
In 2024, 294 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Pakistan, of which 136 were issued and 121 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission