Portugal Multi-Entry Schengen Visas
Top 10 from-countries by multi-entry visa share — 3-year average
Portugal issued 87,373 multi-entry visas — 50.2% of its uniform Schengen visas — across 39 from-countries with 50+ applications (3-year average).
Top 10 from-countries by MEV share
| # | Country | MEV share | MEVs issued | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 96.5% | 55 | 63 |
| 2 | Thailand | 94.8% | 2,245 | 2,533 |
| 3 | South Africa | 86.1% | 7,934 | 10,414 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 80.0% | 429 | 689 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 78.1% | 13,387 | 18,171 |
| 6 | Canada | 70.3% | 15,479 | 26,755 |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 60.2% | 1,131 | 2,292 |
| 8 | Qatar | 59.8% | 623 | 1,648 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 55.1% | 13,643 | 27,440 |
| 10 | Iran | 54.3% | 774 | 1,540 |
People also ask
- Are Thailand applicants more likely to get a multi-entry visa from Portugal? →Thailand applicants got MEVs at 94.8% from Portugal vs 50.2% average.
- Are Russia applicants less likely to get a multi-entry visa from Portugal? →Russia applicants got MEVs at 14.3% from Portugal vs 50.2% average.
- Are South Africa applicants more likely to get a multi-entry visa from Portugal? →South Africa applicants got MEVs at 86.1% from Portugal vs 50.2% average.
- Which Portugal consulate issues the most multi-entry visas to Mexico applicants? →Mexico applicants apply at multiple Portugal consulates; the corridor-level page shows per-consulate breakdown.
- Has Portugal's multi-entry visa share gone up since 2023? →Portugal issued 50.2% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years; the trend page tracks this year by year.
- How is multi-entry visa share calculated? →Multi-entry visa share = MEVs issued / total uniform visas issued. Portugal's share is volume-weighted across 39 from-countries with 50+ applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-entry Schengen visa?
A multi-entry visa (MEV) lets you enter the Schengen Area multiple times during its validity period. Single-entry visas expire after one entry.
What is Portugal's multi-entry visa share?
Portugal issued 50.2% of its uniform Schengen visas as multi-entry over the last 3 years (volume-weighted across 39 from-countries with 50+ applications).
Which countries get the most multi-entry visas from Portugal?
Mexico leads with 96.5% MEV share. The full ranking shows the top 10 from-countries above.
How does Portugal compare to the Schengen average?
Portugal's 50.2% multi-entry share can be compared to other Schengen states' /mev pages — links are provided in the ranking table.
Where does this data come from?
Official EU Commission Schengen visa statistics, published annually. The data covers the latest 3 years available; corridors with fewer than 50 applications are excluded to avoid statistical noise.
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