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Bulgaria Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 2.1% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.1%
0.9%
2014 Rate
11
Years of Data
↑ 1.2pp
Change (2014–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 541 | 536 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 561 | 548 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 499 | 497 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 479 | 478 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 657 | 651 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 504 | 499 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 42 | 39 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 628 | 627 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 439 | 417 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 520 | 477 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 985 | 825 | 18 | 2.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The Bulgaria Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 2.1% in 2024, up from 0.9% in 2014.
How many Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 985 Bulgaria Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 825 were issued and 18 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission