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Portugal Schengen Visa from Nigeria — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 60.2% in 2024, down from 64.2% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
60.2%
64.2%
2010 Rate
14
Years of Data
↓ 4.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 623 | 48 | 86 | 64.2% |
| 2011 | 789 | 82 | 707 | 89.6% |
| 2012 | 1,638 | 923 | 715 | 43.7% |
| 2013 | 541 | 90 | 451 | 83.4% |
| 2015 | 1,260 | 316 | 937 | 74.8% |
| 2016 | 1,635 | 553 | 1,057 | 65.7% |
| 2017 | 4,032 | 948 | 3,071 | 76.4% |
| 2018 | 5,939 | 1,323 | 4,492 | 77.2% |
| 2019 | 3,938 | 1,015 | 2,905 | 74.1% |
| 2020 | 741 | 199 | 542 | 73.1% |
| 2021 | 155 | 152 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,579 | 605 | 852 | 58.5% |
| 2023 | 1,925 | 860 | 1,065 | 55.3% |
| 2024 | 2,316 | 890 | 1,347 | 60.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Nigeria?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Nigeria was 60.2% in 2024, down from 64.2% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria in 2024?
In 2024, 2,316 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Nigeria, of which 890 were issued and 1,347 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission