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Portugal Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 6.0% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
6.0%
2.3%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 3.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,088 | 2,006 | 48 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 1,443 | 1,390 | 53 | 3.7% |
| 2012 | 1,302 | 1,293 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,997 | 1,969 | 26 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 3,508 | 3,339 | 160 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 4,644 | 4,333 | 295 | 6.4% |
| 2016 | 5,315 | 4,923 | 391 | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 5,639 | 4,978 | 659 | 11.7% |
| 2018 | 6,509 | 5,870 | 639 | 9.8% |
| 2019 | 12,469 | 11,227 | 1,241 | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 1,817 | 1,549 | 268 | 14.7% |
| 2021 | 16,228 | 14,091 | 1,136 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 13,873 | 12,200 | 1,672 | 12.1% |
| 2023 | 16,835 | 15,088 | 1,747 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 17,103 | 15,233 | 969 | 6.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 6.0% in 2024, up from 2.3% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 17,103 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 15,233 were issued and 969 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission