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Bulgaria Schengen Visa Trends
Bulgaria’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.3% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2014. Over 11 years of data, 122,230 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.3%
1.1%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 10.2pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 767,444 | 758,681 | 8,763 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 582,548 | 575,285 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 649,592 | 646,181 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 486,861 | 483,587 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 379,811 | 358,310 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 309,342 | 306,472 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 36,540 | 33,998 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 152,060 | 148,965 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 179,975 | 165,948 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 151,992 | 141,176 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 122,230 | 96,143 | 12,246 | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulgaria’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Bulgaria’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.3% in 2024, up from 1.1% in 2014. Over 11 years of data, 122,230 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Bulgaria’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2014, Bulgaria processed 767,444 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 122,230 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission