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Portugal Schengen Visa from Cuba — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 0.9% in 2024, down from 25.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
0.9%
25.0%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 24.1pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 455 | 144 | 48 | 25.0% |
| 2011 | 399 | 205 | 194 | 48.6% |
| 2012 | 295 | 267 | 28 | 9.5% |
| 2013 | 414 | 362 | 52 | 12.6% |
| 2014 | 426 | 327 | 99 | 23.2% |
| 2015 | 437 | 355 | 82 | 18.8% |
| 2016 | 673 | 627 | 46 | 6.8% |
| 2017 | 791 | 660 | 128 | 16.2% |
| 2018 | 631 | 566 | 65 | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 910 | 643 | 267 | 29.3% |
| 2020 | 257 | 158 | 99 | 38.5% |
| 2021 | 273 | 244 | 29 | 10.6% |
| 2022 | 1,440 | 1,242 | 197 | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 1,698 | 1,597 | 101 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 1,473 | 1,365 | 13 | 0.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Cuba?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Cuba was 0.9% in 2024, down from 25.0% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba in 2024?
In 2024, 1,473 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Cuba, of which 1,365 were issued and 13 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission