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Portugal Schengen Visa from Sao Tome and Principe — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Sao Tome and Principe was 0.9% in 2024, down from 4.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
0.9%
4.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↓ 3.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,452 | 2,271 | 96 | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2,354 | 1,814 | 540 | 22.9% |
| 2012 | 2,073 | 1,793 | 280 | 13.5% |
| 2013 | 1,957 | 1,722 | 229 | 11.7% |
| 2014 | 2,490 | 2,200 | 276 | 11.1% |
| 2015 | 2,738 | 2,290 | 416 | 15.4% |
| 2016 | 3,066 | 2,535 | 527 | 17.2% |
| 2017 | 3,726 | 2,957 | 766 | 20.6% |
| 2018 | 3,504 | 2,940 | 554 | 15.9% |
| 2019 | 3,548 | 2,990 | 545 | 15.4% |
| 2020 | 1,002 | 719 | 284 | 28.3% |
| 2021 | 1,461 | 1,296 | 159 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 4,133 | 3,819 | 315 | 7.6% |
| 2023 | 9,582 | 9,242 | 340 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 10,337 | 9,532 | 89 | 0.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Sao Tome and Principe?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Sao Tome and Principe was 0.9% in 2024, down from 4.1% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Sao Tome and Principe in 2024?
In 2024, 10,337 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Sao Tome and Principe, of which 9,532 were issued and 89 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission