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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Bulgaria — Trends
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 14.7% in 2024, up from 5.7% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
14.7%
5.7%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 9.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71 | 66 | 4 | 5.7% |
| 2013 | 58 | 55 | 3 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 100 | 84 | 15 | 15.2% |
| 2015 | 116 | 97 | 11 | 10.2% |
| 2016 | 125 | 105 | 15 | 12.5% |
| 2017 | 159 | 134 | 21 | 13.5% |
| 2018 | 177 | 128 | 35 | 21.5% |
| 2019 | 165 | 139 | 25 | 15.2% |
| 2020 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 20.6% |
| 2021 | 122 | 94 | 21 | 18.3% |
| 2022 | 241 | 164 | 70 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 340 | 295 | 34 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 37 | 29 | 5 | 14.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Bulgaria?
The Netherlands Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Bulgaria was 14.7% in 2024, up from 5.7% in 2010.
How many Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria in 2024?
In 2024, 37 Netherlands Schengen visa applications were made from Bulgaria, of which 29 were issued and 5 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission