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Portugal Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 4.9% in 2024, up from 0.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.9%
0.5%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 4.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,002 | 22,776 | 124 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 29,394 | 29,210 | 184 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 32,627 | 32,573 | 54 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 37,594 | 37,452 | 130 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 32,210 | 31,908 | 298 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 20,962 | 20,420 | 542 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 18,233 | 17,715 | 508 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 25,342 | 24,635 | 707 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 26,003 | 25,357 | 644 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 26,804 | 25,921 | 880 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 5,151 | 4,925 | 226 | 4.4% |
| 2021 | 1,608 | 1,523 | 85 | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 3,332 | 2,749 | 580 | 17.4% |
| 2023 | 3,275 | 2,918 | 356 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 5,789 | 5,384 | 275 | 4.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 4.9% in 2024, up from 0.5% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 5,789 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 5,384 were issued and 275 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission