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Schengen Visa from Bulgaria — Trends
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BU nationals was 2.6% in 2024, compared to 3.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 658 applications were processed in 2024.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
2.6%
3.2%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 0.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,253 | 3,120 | 104 | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 3,475 | 3,352 | 120 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 4,025 | 3,762 | 240 | 6.0% |
| 2013 | 4,793 | 4,264 | 253 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 5,875 | 5,117 | 557 | 9.8% |
| 2015 | 5,390 | 5,050 | 278 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 5,105 | 4,908 | 135 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 5,264 | 4,994 | 199 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 4,999 | 4,678 | 200 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 5,919 | 5,619 | 224 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 1,996 | 1,804 | 149 | 7.6% |
| 2021 | 2,754 | 2,554 | 149 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 4,662 | 4,296 | 272 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 5,499 | 5,151 | 235 | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 658 | 634 | 17 | 2.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen visa refusal rate trend for BU nationals?
The Schengen visa refusal rate for BU nationals was 2.6% in 2024, compared to 3.2% in 2010. Aggregated across all Schengen states, 658 applications were processed in 2024.
How has Schengen visa demand from Bulgaria changed over time?
In 2010, 3,253 Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria. By 2024, this decreased to 658 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission