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Malta Schengen Visa from Russia — Trends
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 27.7% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
27.7%
2.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 25.2pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,753 | 21,200 | 553 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 25,437 | 25,150 | 247 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 17,198 | 16,172 | 294 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 10,298 | 9,957 | 213 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 6,502 | 6,293 | 113 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 9,161 | 8,984 | 110 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 7,674 | 7,498 | 33 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 7,893 | 7,722 | 161 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 1,385 | 1,283 | 101 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 81 | 70 | 10 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | 239 | 154 | 50 | 24.5% |
| 2023 | 746 | 474 | 260 | 35.4% |
| 2024 | 1,092 | 763 | 292 | 27.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Russia?
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Russia was 27.7% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2010.
How many Malta Schengen visa applications were made from Russia in 2024?
In 2024, 1,092 Malta Schengen visa applications were made from Russia, of which 763 were issued and 292 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission