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Portugal Schengen Visa from Senegal — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Senegal was 73.5% in 2024, up from 37.1% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
73.5%
37.1%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 36.4pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,398 | 2,748 | 1,622 | 37.1% |
| 2011 | 6,368 | 3,738 | 2,630 | 41.3% |
| 2012 | 6,071 | 3,451 | 2,620 | 43.2% |
| 2013 | 4,682 | 2,037 | 2,645 | 56.5% |
| 2014 | 2,289 | 1,251 | 1,036 | 45.3% |
| 2015 | 2,703 | 1,237 | 1,462 | 54.2% |
| 2016 | 3,977 | 1,956 | 2,018 | 50.8% |
| 2017 | 4,835 | 2,329 | 2,503 | 51.8% |
| 2018 | 4,130 | 1,479 | 2,651 | 64.2% |
| 2019 | 3,155 | 1,379 | 1,774 | 56.3% |
| 2020 | 1,406 | 301 | 1,105 | 78.6% |
| 2021 | 803 | 450 | 253 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 2,057 | 992 | 1,065 | 51.8% |
| 2023 | 1,984 | 876 | 1,108 | 55.8% |
| 2024 | 1,986 | 471 | 1,304 | 73.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Senegal?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Senegal was 73.5% in 2024, up from 37.1% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Senegal in 2024?
In 2024, 1,986 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from Senegal, of which 471 were issued and 1,304 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission