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Portugal Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 5.9% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
5.9%
1.6%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 4.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,361 | 3,278 | 54 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 3,593 | 1,784 | 1,809 | 50.3% |
| 2012 | 4,841 | 4,771 | 70 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 9,740 | 9,670 | 69 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 14,241 | 14,019 | 222 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 16,045 | 15,224 | 816 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | 16,638 | 15,521 | 1,096 | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 29,128 | 27,841 | 1,264 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 27,731 | 26,388 | 1,321 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 36,776 | 31,924 | 4,847 | 13.2% |
| 2020 | 2,508 | 2,296 | 212 | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 567 | 505 | 62 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 2,320 | 1,974 | 345 | 14.9% |
| 2023 | 13,426 | 11,898 | 1,528 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 17,119 | 15,827 | 986 | 5.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 5.9% in 2024, up from 1.6% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 17,119 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 15,827 were issued and 986 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission