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Portugal Schengen Visa from Cape Verde — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cape Verde was 11.4% in 2024, down from 15.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.4%
15.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 4.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,890 | 8,135 | 1,541 | 15.9% |
| 2011 | 9,067 | 7,381 | 1,686 | 18.6% |
| 2012 | 9,063 | 7,705 | 1,358 | 15.0% |
| 2013 | 9,642 | 7,998 | 1,643 | 17.0% |
| 2014 | 13,360 | 10,385 | 2,974 | 22.3% |
| 2015 | 15,760 | 11,453 | 4,305 | 27.3% |
| 2016 | 15,888 | 11,633 | 4,255 | 26.8% |
| 2017 | 17,310 | 12,006 | 5,303 | 30.6% |
| 2018 | 19,061 | 12,664 | 6,394 | 33.6% |
| 2019 | 21,666 | 13,876 | 7,788 | 35.9% |
| 2020 | 5,020 | 3,363 | 1,657 | 33.0% |
| 2021 | 4,265 | 3,343 | 922 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | 15,710 | 11,426 | 4,284 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 16,725 | 12,977 | 3,748 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 24,629 | 20,011 | 2,580 | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Cape Verde?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cape Verde was 11.4% in 2024, down from 15.9% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Cape Verde in 2024?
In 2024, 24,629 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Cape Verde, of which 20,011 were issued and 2,580 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission