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France Schengen Visa from Bulgaria — Trends
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 2.4% in 2024, down from 3.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.4%
3.1%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↓ 0.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 194 | 188 | 6 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 224 | 214 | 10 | 4.5% |
| 2013 | 234 | 227 | 6 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 235 | 230 | 5 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 232 | 221 | 9 | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 313 | 294 | 9 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 266 | 259 | 7 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 270 | 245 | 15 | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 319 | 300 | 12 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 38 | 38 | 2 | 5.0% |
| 2021 | 148 | 140 | 4 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 343 | 323 | 10 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 653 | 614 | 19 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | 65 | 80 | 2 | 2.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the France Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Bulgaria?
The France Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 2.4% in 2024, down from 3.1% in 2010.
How many France Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria in 2024?
In 2024, 65 France Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria, of which 80 were issued and 2 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission