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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Qatar — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 32.4% in 2024, up from 6.6% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
32.4%
6.6%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 25.8pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 196 | 183 | 13 | 6.6% |
| 2015 | 254 | 248 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 360 | 349 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 229 | 217 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 168 | 162 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 150 | 141 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 27 | 20 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 207 | 206 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 250 | 169 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 240 | 186 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 469 | 303 | 145 | 32.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Qatar?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 32.4% in 2024, up from 6.6% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar in 2024?
In 2024, 469 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar, of which 303 were issued and 145 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission