Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Malta

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

FY2025
10.30%
FY2024
12.43%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
-2.13 pp
Rank
#166/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 2.80% — —
FY2007 2.70% -0.10 pp -3.57%
FY2008 2.50% -0.20 pp -7.41%
FY2009 3.80% +1.30 pp +52%
FY2010 12.50% +8.70 pp +228.95%
FY2011 11.90% -0.60 pp -4.8%
FY2012 17.60% +5.70 pp +47.9%
FY2013 6.60% -11.00 pp -62.5%
FY2014 11.10% +4.50 pp +68.18%
FY2015 7.87% -3.23 pp -29.1%
FY2016 8.38% +0.51 pp +6.48%
FY2017 4.81% -3.57 pp -42.6%
FY2018 9.59% +4.78 pp +99.38%
FY2019 17.76% +8.17 pp +85.19%
FY2020 28.38% +10.62 pp +59.8%
FY2021 16.67% -11.71 pp -41.26%
FY2022 10.78% -5.89 pp -35.33%
FY2023 10.56% -0.22 pp -2.04%
FY2024 12.43% +1.87 pp +17.71%
FY2025 10.30% -2.13 pp -17.14%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 2.80%
FY2007 2.70%
FY2008 2.50%
FY2009 3.80%
FY2010 12.50%
FY2011 11.90%
FY2012 17.60%
FY2013 6.60%
FY2014 11.10%
FY2015 7.87%
FY2016 8.38%
FY2017 4.81%
FY2018 9.59%
FY2019 17.76%
FY2020 28.38%
FY2021 16.67%
FY2022 10.78%
FY2023 10.56%
FY2024 12.43%
FY2025 10.30%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
579,704 (2025)
Source
Capital
Valletta
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
—
ISO code
MT
Passport / nationality
Malta

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Valletta Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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