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Malta Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Trends
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 17.7% in 2024, up from 14.0% in 2010.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
17.7%
14.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 3.7pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,422 | 1,223 | 199 | 14.0% |
| 2013 | 528 | 477 | 41 | 7.9% |
| 2014 | 645 | 473 | 49 | 9.4% |
| 2015 | 967 | 789 | 145 | 15.5% |
| 2016 | 1,045 | 917 | 86 | 8.6% |
| 2017 | 1,184 | 1,001 | 165 | 14.2% |
| 2018 | 903 | 766 | 97 | 11.2% |
| 2019 | 668 | 561 | 103 | 15.5% |
| 2020 | 123 | 96 | 27 | 22.0% |
| 2021 | 146 | 137 | 8 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 602 | 568 | 24 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 680 | 579 | 68 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 682 | 538 | 116 | 17.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Schengen visa refusal rate trend from Saudi Arabia?
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from Saudi Arabia was 17.7% in 2024, up from 14.0% in 2010.
How many Malta Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia in 2024?
In 2024, 682 Malta Schengen visa applications were made from Saudi Arabia, of which 538 were issued and 116 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission