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Malta Schengen Visa from Kuwait — Trends
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 3.0% in 2024, down from 6.6% in 2015.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
3.0%
6.6%
2015 Rate
10
Years of Data
↓ 3.6pp
Change (2015–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 195 | 171 | 12 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 244 | 230 | 14 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 352 | 333 | 19 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 233 | 216 | 15 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 183 | 172 | 11 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 20.0% |
| 2021 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 176 | 167 | 3 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 163 | 154 | 2 | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 234 | 225 | 7 | 3.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Kuwait?
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Kuwait was 3.0% in 2024, down from 6.6% in 2015.
How many Malta Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait in 2024?
In 2024, 234 Malta Schengen visa applications were made from Kuwait, of which 225 were issued and 7 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission