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Portugal Schengen Visa from United Kingdom — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 3.4% in 2024, up from 1.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.4%
1.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 2.0pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,349 | 4,212 | 59 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 4,270 | 4,165 | 105 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 4,246 | 4,072 | 174 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 4,604 | 4,526 | 73 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 4,495 | 4,239 | 185 | 4.2% |
| 2015 | 4,900 | 4,699 | 191 | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 5,895 | 5,806 | 73 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 6,432 | 6,299 | 117 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 6,648 | 6,565 | 67 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 8,132 | 7,944 | 181 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 1,880 | 1,807 | 73 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 3,065 | 2,978 | 83 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 9,622 | 9,368 | 237 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 16,024 | 15,416 | 210 | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 18,171 | 17,134 | 611 | 3.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Kingdom?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Kingdom was 3.4% in 2024, up from 1.4% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom in 2024?
In 2024, 18,171 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from United Kingdom, of which 17,134 were issued and 611 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission