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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 41.5% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2019.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
41.5%
0.0%
2019 Rate
6
Years of Data
↑ 41.5pp
Change (2019–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 110 | 102 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 56 | 53 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 206 | 195 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 272 | 228 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 621 | 531 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 751 | 405 | 287 | 41.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 41.5% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2019.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 751 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 405 were issued and 287 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission