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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Romania — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Romania was 3.7% in 2024, down from 5.9% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.7%
5.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↓ 2.2pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 222 | 209 | 13 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 120 | 111 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 74 | 73 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 69 | 64 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 119 | 114 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 78 | 76 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 179 | 177 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 233 | 229 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 272 | 244 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 173 | 147 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 228 | 183 | 7 | 3.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Romania?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Romania was 3.7% in 2024, down from 5.9% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Romania in 2024?
In 2024, 228 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Romania, of which 183 were issued and 7 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission