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Portugal Schengen Visa from South Africa — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 4.5% in 2024, up from 0.3% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
4.5%
0.3%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 4.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,183 | 5,113 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,217 | 6,095 | 122 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 5,471 | 5,447 | 24 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 4,755 | 4,701 | 53 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 4,771 | 4,549 | 220 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 5,956 | 5,685 | 266 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 5,802 | 5,585 | 217 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 8,840 | 8,524 | 311 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 10,332 | 10,013 | 310 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 12,278 | 11,568 | 706 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 1,779 | 1,659 | 120 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 990 | 912 | 78 | 7.9% |
| 2022 | 7,884 | 7,355 | 529 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | 11,131 | 10,490 | 528 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 10,414 | 9,214 | 438 | 4.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from South Africa?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from South Africa was 4.5% in 2024, up from 0.3% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, 10,414 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from South Africa, of which 9,214 were issued and 438 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission