Applying for Schengen Visa to Malta

Visiting Malta on a Schengen Visa

A relatively unspoiled island in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta has a fascinating history as a key maritime hub, as well as beautiful beaches and historic towns. To travel to Malta for a short trip lasting fewer than 90 days, you will need a Malta Schengen Visa, as it is part of the Schengen Area of European countries that have abolished border controls between each other.

Who needs a Schengen Visa to enter Malta?

If you are traveling to Malta, you will need a Schengen Visa if you are a citizen of a non-Schengen country without a visa-free travel agreement with the area, or if you have been refused visa-free travel.

How much is the Malta Schengen Visa fee?

The visa fee - which must be paid before going through with your application- is €60 for adults and €40 for minors.

Is it easy to get a Malta visa?

Malta is one of the more difficult countries to obtain a Schengen Visa from - just under 15 percent of applications are refused.

How do I apply for a Schengen Visa to Malta?

You will need two recently taken passport-style photos, your passport or other travel documents that are no older than 10 years and valid for at least three months after your departure date from the Schengen Area. You will also need travel and medical insurance covering you for costs up to €30,000 a cover letter stating your itinerary and the purpose of your visit, as well as a flight itinerary, proof of accommodation, proof of your civil status, like a marriage certificate, and proof you have means of subsistence during your stay.

According to the information provided by the European Commission, a foreign national who wants to enter Malta on a Schengen Visa needs to attest to having 48 euro per day of their stay.

What are the Malta Visa requirements for a work, business, or student visa?

If you’re applying for a work visa, you will need to provide the embassy-consulate with documents that prove you meet Malta Schengen Visa requirements based on your employment status. If employed, you need an employment contract, a current bank statement, a no objection letter from your employer giving you leave to travel, and an income tax return. If self-employed, you will need a copy of your business license, company bank statements, and income tax returns. You will also need an invitation letter regardless of whether you are applying for a longer work visa or are applying for a short-stay Schengen Visa for business. Work permits in Malta are specific to the employer, occupation, and location - although there can be exceptions - and are normally valid for one year.

Student visas

Student visas require proof of enrolment at an institution in Malta, a no objection letter from your place of study in your homeland, and an invitation letter.

What are the steps to follow when applying for a Malta Schengen Visa?

1. Work out which Malta Schengen Visa type you need based on the purpose of your travel.
2. Collect the required documents for a visa to Malta.
3. Make a visa appointment with the Malta embassy/consulate or an accredited visa application center in your home country.
4. Attend the visa interview at the appropriate Malta embassy/consulate/visa application center.
5. Wait to see if your visa is approved - you can also track your application.

Where do I go to apply for a Malta Visa?

You will need to apply to the Malta embassy or consulate in your country of residence, or a visa application center acting on the nation’s behalf.

The official visa partner of Malta is VFS Global - so they may act on Malta’s behalf in your country.

How long does it take to get a Malta Schengen Visa?

The processing time for a Malta Schengen Visa may take up to 15 days in a normal situation, but could take up to 60 days to be issued in extreme circumstances. You can apply for your visa up to six months before you travel.

Why choose AXA Schengen Insurance?

Those traveling to the Schengen Area, including Malta, need travel cover. AXA’s Low Cost Travel Insurance costs just €22 ($23.82) per week of your trip and will meet your visa requirements, while the AXA Schengen Europe Travel Insurance offers extended coverage up to costs of €100,000.

Those seeking a multiple-entry visa can purchase the Multi Trip insurance from €328 per year, which again covers you for expenses up to €100,000.