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C1/D Visa Approvals in Portugal

How many C1/D visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Portugal approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: Portugal

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

07261K2K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 959 approved959FY17FY2018: 1,751 approved2KFY18FY2019: 2,903 approved3KFY19FY2020: 1,069 approved1KFY20FY2021: 670 approved670FY21FY2022: 1,458 approved1KFY22FY2023: 1,793 approved2KFY23FY2024: 2,729 approved3KFY24FY2025: 1,253 approved1KFY25

1,253

FY2025

2,903

Peak (FY2019)

-54.1%

vs FY2024

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How Portugal compares for C1/D visas

Against every country that received a C1/D visa in FY2025.

#29

of 171 countries

1,623

Approved in FY2025

0.6%

Of the world total

281,135

Issued worldwide

Fewest (171th)Most (1st)
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When C1/D visas are approved in Portugal

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is May, quietest is Dec.

207
202
193
253
266
220
224
196
205
249
214
167
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-18022021359-127302159
Feb-13220621036110179291151
Mar1671911887057199154240136
Apr1212113114101140175316131
May18119141729-146160296146
Jun161173258697016024021089
Jul1791702426672199216267146
Aug16718521760149177160221123
Sep141137288-121195227166109
Oct13330619474153182317179-
Nov1332961305990163302127-
Dec12220912844-166202127-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20251,253▼54.1%
FY20242,729▲52.2%
FY20231,793▲23.0%
FY20221,458▲117.6%
FY2021670▼37.3%
FY20201,069▼63.2%
FY20192,903▲65.8%
FY20181,751▲82.6%
FY2017959—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for C1/D visas in Portugal?
There is no published approval rate for C1/D visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Portugal.
How many C1/D visas does Portugal get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect C1/D visa approval in Portugal?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a C1/D visa in Portugal?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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