Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Bulgaria

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

FY2025
5.11%
FY2024
6.02%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-0.91 pp
Rank
#189/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 17.50% — —
FY2007 14.30% -3.20 pp -18.29%
FY2008 13.30% -1.00 pp -6.99%
FY2009 17.80% +4.50 pp +33.83%
FY2010 17.20% -0.60 pp -3.37%
FY2011 15.70% -1.50 pp -8.72%
FY2012 18.00% +2.30 pp +14.65%
FY2013 19.90% +1.90 pp +10.56%
FY2014 15.20% -4.70 pp -23.62%
FY2015 17.26% +2.06 pp +13.55%
FY2016 16.86% -0.40 pp -2.32%
FY2017 14.97% -1.89 pp -11.21%
FY2018 11.32% -3.65 pp -24.38%
FY2019 9.75% -1.57 pp -13.87%
FY2020 12.52% +2.77 pp +28.41%
FY2021 18.40% +5.88 pp +46.96%
FY2022 10.00% -8.40 pp -45.65%
FY2023 11.61% +1.61 pp +16.1%
FY2024 6.02% -5.59 pp -48.15%
FY2025 5.11% -0.91 pp -15.12%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 17.50%
FY2007 14.30%
FY2008 13.30%
FY2009 17.80%
FY2010 17.20%
FY2011 15.70%
FY2012 18.00%
FY2013 19.90%
FY2014 15.20%
FY2015 17.26%
FY2016 16.86%
FY2017 14.97%
FY2018 11.32%
FY2019 9.75%
FY2020 12.52%
FY2021 18.40%
FY2022 10.00%
FY2023 11.61%
FY2024 6.02%
FY2025 5.11%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
6,433,302 (2025)
Source
Capital
Sofia
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Currency
—
ISO code
BG
Passport / nationality
Bulgaria

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Sofia Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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