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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 12.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
12.9%
2.2%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 10.7pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 543 | 531 | 12 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 547 | 532 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 599 | 570 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 820 | 785 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 656 | 624 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 742 | 727 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 107 | 84 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 120 | 120 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 530 | 461 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 611 | 523 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 619 | 480 | 71 | 12.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 12.9% in 2024, up from 2.2% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 619 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 480 were issued and 71 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission