Is Germany's Schengen refusal rate from Romania lower than Bulgaria's?

Germany refuses 21.8% of applications from Romania; Bulgaria refuses 3.7%, where Bulgaria is currently more permissive.

How many people apply for a Germany Schengen visa from Romania?

106 applications were filed from Romania for Germany in 2024.

Germany Schengen Visa from Romania

Refusal rates and application data for Germany Schengen visa applicants from Romania.

Verified from European Commission on 2026-06-08

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Refusal Rate

21.8%

106

Applications

Issued

Refused

Consulate

Consulate	Applications	Issued	Refused	Refusal Rate
Bucharest	106	79	22	21.8%

Other Schengen States from Romania

Showing 12 of 17 states · View all →

France0.3%Bulgaria3.7%Switzerland0.0%Italy14.5%Greece1.2%Netherlands7.1%Spain5.5%Hungary23.3%Poland12.1%Austria14.8%Cyprus0.0%Sweden9.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Germany Schengen visa refusal rate from Romania?

The Germany Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Romania is 21.8%, based on 106 applications.

How many Germany Schengen visa consulates are in Romania?

Germany has 1 Schengen visa consulate in Romania: Bucharest.

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