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Greece Schengen Visa from Bulgaria — Trends
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 1.4% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
1.4%
0.0%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 1.4pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,337 | 1,337 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,606 | 1,605 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,528 | 1,524 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,124 | 1,090 | 18 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 1,156 | 1,103 | 35 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 1,103 | 1,045 | 32 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 1,177 | 1,148 | 10 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 421 | 404 | 4 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 624 | 613 | 6 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 899 | 880 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 961 | 921 | 19 | 2.0% |
| 2024 | 151 | 137 | 2 | 1.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greece Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Bulgaria?
The Greece Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 1.4% in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2013.
How many Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria in 2024?
In 2024, 151 Greece Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria, of which 137 were issued and 2 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission