Is Bulgaria's Schengen refusal rate from Romania lower than Germany's?

Bulgaria refuses 3.7% of applications from Romania; Germany refuses 21.8%, where Bulgaria is currently more permissive.

How many people apply for a Bulgaria Schengen visa from Romania?

228 applications were filed from Romania for Bulgaria in 2024.

Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Romania

Refusal rates and application data for Bulgaria Schengen visa applicants from Romania.

Verified from European Commission on 2026-06-08

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Refusal Rate

3.7%

228

Applications

183

Issued

Refused

Consulate

Consulate	Applications	Issued	Refused	Refusal Rate
Bucharest	228	183	7	3.7%

Other Schengen States from Romania

Showing 12 of 17 states · View all →

France0.3%Germany21.8%Switzerland0.0%Italy14.5%Greece1.2%Netherlands7.1%Spain5.5%Hungary23.3%Poland12.1%Austria14.8%Cyprus0.0%Sweden9.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate from Romania?

The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Romania is 3.7%, based on 228 applications.

How many Bulgaria Schengen visa consulates are in Romania?

Bulgaria has 1 Schengen visa consulate in Romania: Bucharest.

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