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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Turkey — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 11.6% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.6%
3.5%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 8.1pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 32,781 | 31,644 | 1,137 | 3.5% |
| 2015 | 40,994 | 39,366 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 41,625 | 40,547 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 38,497 | 37,133 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 35,979 | 34,826 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 35,317 | 34,785 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 18,340 | 17,512 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 40,472 | 38,533 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 58,851 | 53,874 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 59,393 | 54,878 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 48,902 | 39,928 | 5,250 | 11.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Turkey?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Turkey was 11.6% in 2024, up from 3.5% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey in 2024?
In 2024, 48,902 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Turkey, of which 39,928 were issued and 5,250 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission