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Portugal Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 15.9% in 2024, down from 24.6% in 2011.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
15.9%
24.6%
2011 Rate
14
Years of Data
↓ 8.7pp
Change (2011–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 679 | 512 | 167 | 24.6% |
| 2012 | 2,248 | 2,017 | 231 | 10.3% |
| 2013 | 2,042 | 1,633 | 405 | 19.9% |
| 2014 | 1,889 | 1,649 | 236 | 12.5% |
| 2015 | 2,269 | 1,906 | 355 | 15.7% |
| 2016 | 2,811 | 2,405 | 393 | 14.0% |
| 2017 | 2,297 | 1,885 | 407 | 17.8% |
| 2018 | 2,708 | 1,909 | 747 | 28.1% |
| 2019 | 3,800 | 2,769 | 1,024 | 27.0% |
| 2020 | 953 | 729 | 224 | 23.5% |
| 2021 | 587 | 488 | 99 | 16.9% |
| 2022 | 1,609 | 1,248 | 351 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 1,476 | 1,251 | 225 | 15.2% |
| 2024 | 2,292 | 1,879 | 355 | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 15.9% in 2024, down from 24.6% in 2011.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 2,292 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 1,879 were issued and 355 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission