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Malta Schengen Visa from China — Trends
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 27.5% in 2024, up from 20.6% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
27.5%
20.6%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.9pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 912 | 724 | 188 | 20.6% |
| 2013 | 1,208 | 1,034 | 166 | 13.8% |
| 2014 | 2,791 | 1,317 | 449 | 25.4% |
| 2015 | 5,060 | 4,268 | 701 | 14.1% |
| 2016 | 6,163 | 4,205 | 1,829 | 30.3% |
| 2017 | 10,137 | 6,909 | 3,105 | 31.0% |
| 2018 | 6,607 | 5,163 | 1,293 | 20.0% |
| 2019 | 7,916 | 7,043 | 833 | 10.6% |
| 2020 | 1,075 | 758 | 312 | 29.2% |
| 2021 | 863 | 753 | 91 | 10.8% |
| 2022 | 1,588 | 1,379 | 145 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 3,978 | 3,316 | 460 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 4,547 | 3,120 | 1,183 | 27.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Schengen visa refusal rate trend from China?
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from China was 27.5% in 2024, up from 20.6% in 2010.
How many Malta Schengen visa applications were made from China in 2024?
In 2024, 4,547 Malta Schengen visa applications were made from China, of which 3,120 were issued and 1,183 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission