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Malta Schengen Visa from India — Trends
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 44.9% in 2024, up from 24.4% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
44.9%
24.4%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 20.5pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,215 | 919 | 296 | 24.4% |
| 2013 | 443 | 308 | 111 | 26.5% |
| 2014 | 1,889 | 1,263 | 362 | 22.3% |
| 2015 | 3,323 | 2,268 | 910 | 28.6% |
| 2016 | 1,781 | 1,374 | 327 | 19.2% |
| 2017 | 1,994 | 1,519 | 336 | 18.1% |
| 2018 | 3,539 | 2,630 | 809 | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 2,970 | 1,766 | 1,149 | 39.4% |
| 2020 | 705 | 338 | 361 | 51.6% |
| 2021 | 72 | 64 | 8 | 11.1% |
| 2022 | 1,220 | 628 | 516 | 45.1% |
| 2023 | 3,888 | 1,776 | 1,978 | 52.7% |
| 2024 | 4,203 | 2,022 | 1,645 | 44.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Schengen visa refusal rate trend from India?
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from India was 44.9% in 2024, up from 24.4% in 2010.
How many Malta Schengen visa applications were made from India in 2024?
In 2024, 4,203 Malta Schengen visa applications were made from India, of which 2,022 were issued and 1,645 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission