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Malta Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates — Trends
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 45.0% in 2024, up from 8.9% in 2013.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
45.0%
8.9%
2013 Rate
12
Years of Data
↑ 36.1pp
Change (2013–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 885 | 796 | 78 | 8.9% |
| 2014 | 1,126 | 925 | 26 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 1,626 | 1,102 | 449 | 28.9% |
| 2016 | 1,313 | 999 | 239 | 19.3% |
| 2017 | 1,821 | 1,387 | 360 | 20.6% |
| 2018 | 1,471 | 872 | 480 | 35.5% |
| 2019 | 2,127 | 1,043 | 1,039 | 49.9% |
| 2020 | 308 | 118 | 188 | 61.4% |
| 2021 | 451 | 199 | 248 | 55.5% |
| 2022 | 714 | 426 | 265 | 38.4% |
| 2023 | 2,274 | 1,217 | 265 | 17.9% |
| 2024 | 1,464 | 776 | 636 | 45.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Schengen visa refusal rate trend from United Arab Emirates?
The Malta Schengen visa refusal rate for applicants from United Arab Emirates was 45.0% in 2024, up from 8.9% in 2013.
How many Malta Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates in 2024?
In 2024, 1,464 Malta Schengen visa applications were made from United Arab Emirates, of which 776 were issued and 636 were refused.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission