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Germany Schengen Visa from Bulgaria — Trends
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 0.0% in 2024, down from 5.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
0.0%
5.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↓ 5.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 489 | 462 | 27 | 5.5% |
| 2013 | 692 | 671 | 16 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 769 | 721 | 36 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 878 | 772 | 94 | 10.9% |
| 2016 | 873 | 851 | 20 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 850 | 812 | 17 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 861 | 834 | 14 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 905 | 877 | 20 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 406 | 385 | 15 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 419 | 402 | 12 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 577 | 556 | 14 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 676 | 659 | 15 | 2.2% |
| 2024 | 101 | 96 | 0 | 0.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Bulgaria?
The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 0.0% in 2024, down from 5.5% in 2010.
How many Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria in 2024?
In 2024, 101 Germany Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria, of which 96 were issued and 0 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission