Is the visa success rate and rejection rate higher for European countries like Italy in Europe/Malta?
Italy generally has a high student visa approval rate, around 85 - 98%, with Indian applicants often seeing approval rates close to 98%. This is higher than the overall Schengen visa refusal rate of 14.5% in 2025.
Visa approval rates vary across Europe:
- Lithuania: 97% approval
- Malta: 79.8% approval
Your individual outcome depends on your profile, documentation, financial proof, and compliance with visa requirements. Approval rates are subject to change.
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