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Malta Schengen Visa Trends
Malta’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 38.6% in 2024, up from 8.0% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 45,578 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
38.6%
8.0%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 30.6pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,754 | 38,398 | 3,356 | 8.0% |
| 2013 | 79,559 | 71,236 | 8,055 | 10.2% |
| 2014 | 56,886 | 40,705 | 8,441 | 17.2% |
| 2015 | 39,445 | 28,748 | 9,928 | 25.7% |
| 2016 | 27,767 | 21,208 | 5,868 | 21.7% |
| 2017 | 37,881 | 27,785 | 9,557 | 25.6% |
| 2018 | 32,331 | 24,931 | 6,611 | 21.0% |
| 2019 | 34,765 | 27,701 | 6,830 | 19.8% |
| 2020 | 6,472 | 4,654 | 1,795 | 27.8% |
| 2021 | 4,295 | 3,557 | 691 | 16.3% |
| 2022 | 22,275 | 13,758 | 7,915 | 36.5% |
| 2023 | 33,306 | 20,270 | 12,261 | 37.7% |
| 2024 | 45,578 | 26,837 | 16,905 | 38.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malta’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Malta’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 38.6% in 2024, up from 8.0% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 45,578 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Malta’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Malta processed 41,754 applications. By 2024, this increased to 45,578 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission