Bulgaria Visa — Istanbul

Schengen visa statistics for the Bulgaria consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

Verified from European Commission on 2026-06-08

Refusal Rate

10.29%

21,981

Applications

17,506

Issued

2,392

Refused

61.55%

MEV Share

Detailed Statistics

21,981

Uniform Applied

17,506

Uniform Issued

2,392

Uniform Refused

10,775

MEVs Issued

3,349

LTVs Issued

ATVs Applied

ATVs Issued

ATVs Refused

Other Bulgaria Consulates in Turkey

Ankara21.52%Bursa9.51%Edirne5.47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate at Istanbul?

The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate at Istanbul, Turkey is 10.29%, based on 21,981 applications.

How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were processed at Istanbul?

21,981 uniform visa applications were processed at the Istanbul consulate, with 17,506 issued and 2,392 refused.

What percentage of Bulgaria visas at Istanbul are multiple-entry?

61.55% of uniform visas issued at Istanbul are multiple-entry visas (MEVs).

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