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Portugal Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 16.2% in 2024, up from 8.9% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
16.2%
8.9%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 7.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,367 | 3,030 | 297 | 8.9% |
| 2011 | 4,009 | 3,376 | 633 | 15.8% |
| 2012 | 3,721 | 3,340 | 381 | 10.2% |
| 2013 | 4,142 | 3,884 | 258 | 6.2% |
| 2014 | 4,626 | 4,239 | 381 | 8.2% |
| 2015 | 6,570 | 5,954 | 604 | 9.2% |
| 2016 | 7,248 | 5,952 | 1,286 | 17.8% |
| 2017 | 9,639 | 8,440 | 1,190 | 12.4% |
| 2018 | 11,133 | 9,312 | 1,799 | 16.2% |
| 2019 | 12,119 | 10,121 | 1,995 | 16.5% |
| 2020 | 2,214 | 1,663 | 549 | 24.8% |
| 2021 | 598 | 443 | 155 | 25.9% |
| 2022 | 5,326 | 3,732 | 1,593 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 9,766 | 7,568 | 2,198 | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 12,626 | 10,077 | 1,953 | 16.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 16.2% in 2024, up from 8.9% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 12,626 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 10,077 were issued and 1,953 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission