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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 39.4% in 2024, up from 7.0% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
39.4%
7.0%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 32.4pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,251 | 1,164 | 87 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 1,320 | 1,138 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,231 | 1,056 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,233 | 1,107 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,602 | 1,483 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,333 | 1,121 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 277 | 211 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 550 | 524 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,341 | 1,066 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,569 | 1,028 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 2,224 | 1,269 | 826 | 39.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 39.4% in 2024, up from 7.0% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 2,224 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 1,269 were issued and 826 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission