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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Serbia — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Serbia was 1.4% in 2024, down from 2.9% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
1.4%
2.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↓ 1.5pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 419 | 407 | 12 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 483 | 472 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 349 | 343 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 406 | 399 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 528 | 491 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 469 | 463 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 583 | 520 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,113 | 1,079 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,429 | 1,366 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,535 | 1,464 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,666 | 1,382 | 19 | 1.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Serbia?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Serbia was 1.4% in 2024, down from 2.9% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Serbia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,666 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Serbia, of which 1,382 were issued and 19 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission