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Italy Schengen Visa from Bulgaria — Trends
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 8.0% in 2024, up from 0.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.0%
0.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 7.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 266 | 265 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 272 | 265 | 6 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 284 | 267 | 10 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 352 | 333 | 10 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 465 | 456 | 9 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 508 | 502 | 6 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 416 | 410 | 6 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 422 | 415 | 7 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 65 | 65 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 127 | 124 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 206 | 201 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 227 | 209 | 17 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 8.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Italy Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Bulgaria?
The Italy Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 8.0% in 2024, up from 0.4% in 2010.
How many Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria in 2024?
In 2024, 25 Italy Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria, of which 23 were issued and 2 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission