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Portugal Schengen Visa from United States — Trends
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 0.6% in 2024, up from 0.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
0.6%
0.4%
2010 Rate
15
Years of Data
↑ 0.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,263 | 3,210 | 13 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2,335 | 2,294 | 41 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 2,256 | 2,243 | 13 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 2,261 | 2,251 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,146 | 2,072 | 71 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 2,144 | 2,064 | 75 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 2,354 | 2,270 | 83 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 2,530 | 2,466 | 62 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 3,538 | 3,465 | 69 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 3,834 | 3,710 | 107 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 753 | 743 | 14 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 765 | 715 | 50 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 3,935 | 3,773 | 159 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 4,497 | 4,343 | 164 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 6,243 | 6,030 | 34 | 0.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United States?
The Portugal Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United States was 0.6% in 2024, up from 0.4% in 2010.
How many Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from United States in 2024?
In 2024, 6,243 Portugal Schengen visa applications were made from United States, of which 6,030 were issued and 34 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission