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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from Ukraine — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ukraine was 17.5% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.5%
0.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 16.6pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 177,160 | 175,482 | 1,678 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 158,776 | 156,709 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 164,648 | 164,400 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 82,171 | 81,884 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 16,976 | 16,467 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 4,174 | 4,147 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 363 | 354 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,584 | 1,505 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 433 | 408 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,578 | 1,482 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 896 | 629 | 133 | 17.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Ukraine?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Ukraine was 17.5% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Ukraine in 2024?
In 2024, 896 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from Ukraine, of which 629 were issued and 133 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission