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Portugal Schengen Visa from Qatar — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 34.7% in 2024, up from 8.8% in 2016.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
34.7%
8.8%
2016 Rate
9
Years of Data
↑ 25.9pp
Change (2016–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 58 | 52 | 5 | 8.8% |
| 2017 | 797 | 693 | 104 | 13.0% |
| 2018 | 719 | 618 | 94 | 13.2% |
| 2019 | 1,422 | 1,131 | 291 | 20.5% |
| 2020 | 341 | 265 | 76 | 22.3% |
| 2021 | 800 | 490 | 8 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 1,483 | 1,205 | 245 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 2,215 | 1,730 | 485 | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 1,648 | 1,041 | 552 | 34.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Qatar?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Qatar was 34.7% in 2024, up from 8.8% in 2016.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar in 2024?
In 2024, 1,648 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Qatar, of which 1,041 were issued and 552 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission