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Portugal Schengen Visa Trends
Portugal’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.3% in 2024, up from 7.4% in 2010. Over 15 years of data, 206,420 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
11.3%
7.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 3.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 125,832 | 111,238 | 8,840 | 7.4% |
| 2011 | 142,754 | 126,513 | 16,237 | 11.4% |
| 2012 | 148,489 | 138,680 | 9,804 | 6.6% |
| 2013 | 159,421 | 147,679 | 11,085 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 183,216 | 164,103 | 18,435 | 10.1% |
| 2015 | 192,220 | 168,183 | 23,383 | 12.2% |
| 2016 | 204,596 | 176,985 | 26,788 | 13.1% |
| 2017 | 263,502 | 223,243 | 39,351 | 15.0% |
| 2018 | 266,516 | 221,009 | 44,179 | 16.7% |
| 2019 | 297,236 | 235,897 | 60,321 | 20.4% |
| 2020 | 56,613 | 39,608 | 17,013 | 30.0% |
| 2021 | 47,415 | 40,243 | 5,610 | 12.2% |
| 2022 | 150,915 | 123,174 | 27,378 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | 207,654 | 173,927 | 33,220 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 206,420 | 174,084 | 22,232 | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portugal’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Portugal’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 11.3% in 2024, up from 7.4% in 2010. Over 15 years of data, 206,420 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Portugal’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Portugal processed 125,832 applications. By 2024, this increased to 206,420 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission