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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.0% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.0%
0.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 4.1pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 388,520 | 385,194 | 3,326 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 257,398 | 256,765 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 333,313 | 333,214 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 268,840 | 268,765 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 237,009 | 219,361 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 182,473 | 182,332 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 7,544 | 6,880 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 83,163 | 82,983 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 76,618 | 71,786 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 51,542 | 49,638 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 15,586 | 11,815 | 622 | 5.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 5.0% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 15,586 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 11,815 were issued and 622 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission