Is France's Schengen refusal rate from Bulgaria lower than Greece's?

France refuses 2.4% from Bulgaria; Greece refuses 1.4%, with both within a few percentage points.

How many people apply for a France Schengen visa from Bulgaria?

65 applications were filed from Bulgaria for France in 2024.

France Schengen Visa from Bulgaria

Refusal rates and application data for France Schengen visa applicants from Bulgaria.

Verified from European Commission on 2026-06-08

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Refusal Rate

2.4%

Applications

Issued

Refused

Consulate

Consulate	Applications	Issued	Refused	Refusal Rate
Sofia	65	80	2	2.4%

Other Schengen States from Bulgaria

Showing 12 of 17 states · View all →

Greece1.4%Germany0.0%Hungary0.0%Spain0.0%Austria4.1%Netherlands14.7%Belgium7.1%Poland4.0%Italy8.0%Finland0.0%Portugal0.0%Romania0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate from Bulgaria?

The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria is 2.4%, based on 65 applications.

How many France Schengen visa consulates are in Bulgaria?

France has 1 Schengen visa consulate in Bulgaria: Sofia.

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