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Portugal Schengen Visa from Iran — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 8.1% in 2024, down from 14.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
8.1%
14.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 6.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 670 | 399 | 67 | 14.4% |
| 2011 | 978 | 265 | 713 | 72.9% |
| 2012 | 1,131 | 988 | 143 | 12.6% |
| 2013 | 1,268 | 828 | 392 | 32.1% |
| 2014 | 1,356 | 1,015 | 152 | 13.0% |
| 2015 | 1,463 | 1,178 | 151 | 11.4% |
| 2016 | 3,559 | 2,988 | 417 | 12.2% |
| 2017 | 3,740 | 2,859 | 852 | 23.0% |
| 2018 | 2,178 | 1,519 | 617 | 28.9% |
| 2019 | 419 | 277 | 131 | 32.1% |
| 2020 | 157 | 94 | 63 | 40.1% |
| 2021 | 143 | 108 | 31 | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 628 | 513 | 93 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 595 | 491 | 104 | 17.5% |
| 2024 | 338 | 282 | 25 | 8.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Iran?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Iran was 8.1% in 2024, down from 14.4% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Iran in 2024?
In 2024, 338 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Iran, of which 282 were issued and 25 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission