Visa Information
VISA TYPES
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Business Visa
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Overview
A business visa is required if during any portion of your visit you intend to conduct business or commercial activities, e.g. meetings, conferences, training, trade fairs.
Visa Validity
Upon receiving your visa at the Visa Application Centre, please check it carefully and inform the staff at the counter if you find an error. Correction of any error discovered after leaving the Visa Application Centre will require new visa registration and payment of new handling fee.
The validity of your visa indicates the dates between which you should enter AND leave the Schengen.
The length of your stay in the Schengen area is limited to the number of days indicated on your visa, even if your visa sticker itself has a longer validity. If you overstay, you risk a two-year visa sanction for all Schengen countries.
When a visa is valid for more than six months, the duration of stays is 90 days in a 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the region must not total more than 90 days.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category VISA FEE IN EUROS Short Term Visa 90 Minor < 6 years of age (6 years minus one day) Gratis Child between 6 to 12 years 45 Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:
- Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
- Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
- School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)
Please Notes:
- There is a VFS Global service charge (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees as per table below.
SERVICE TYPE EUROS Service Fees 40 - All charges are to be paid in cash only in Euros.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Business Visa Checklist English Business Visa Checklist Arabic
To download a form:
1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
4. Select Save Target As from the list
5. Save the form on your computer.
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be shut
Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.
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Visa Application Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely in English language only and signed by the applicant only (except for minors, application form is to be filled in by parents).
Tourist Visa
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Overview
This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of your visit to Malta you intend to engage in business, or official duties you must refer to other relevant visa categories.
Visa Validity
Upon receiving your visa at the Visa Application Centre, please check it carefully and inform the staff at the counter if you find an error. Correction of any error discovered after leaving the Visa Application Centre will require new visa registration and payment of new handling fee.
The validity of your visa indicates the dates between which you should enter AND leave the Schengen.
When a visa is valid for more than six months, the duration of stays is 90 days in a 180-day period. If you get a multiple-entry visa you may leave and return any number of times within the 180-day period, but the combined stay within the region must not total more than 90 days.
Travelling with children
If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).
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Visa Fees
Visa Category VISA FEE IN EUROS Short Term Visa 90 Minor < 6 years of age (6 years minus one day) Gratis Child between 6 to 12 years 45 Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:
- Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
- Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
- School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)
Please Notes:
- There is a VFS Global service charge (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees as per table below.
SERVICE TYPE EUROS Service Fees 40 - All charges are to be paid in cash only in Euros.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Tourist Visa Checklist English Tourist Visa Checklist Arabic
To download a form:
1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
4. Select Save Target As from the list
5. Save the form on your computer.
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be shut
Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.
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Visa Application Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely in English language only and signed by the applicant only (except for minors, application form is to be filled in by parents).
Family visa
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Overview
This visa is applicable in case you are travelling to Malta for visiting your family members. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days Visa Validity
Upon receiving your visa at the Visa Application Centre, please check it carefully and inform the staff at the counter if you find an error. Correction of any error discovered after leaving the Visa Application Centre will require new visa registration and payment of new handling fee.
The validity of your visa indicates the dates between which you should enter AND leave the Schengen.
Travelling with children
If you apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for a minor (child under 18 years of age) there are specific requirements for the documents to be submitted (see the checklist).
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Visa Fees
Visa Category VISA FEE IN EUROS Short Term Visa 90 Minor < 6 years of age (6 years minus one day) Gratis Child between 6 to 12 years 45 Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:
- Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
- Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
- School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)
Please Notes:
- There is a VFS Global service charge (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees as per table below.
SERVICE TYPE EUROS Service Fees 40 - All charges are to be paid in cash only in Euros.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Family Visa Checklist English Family Visa Checklist Arabic
Family Member Checklist English Family Member Checklist Arabic
To download a form:
1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
4. Select Save Target As from the list
5. Save the form on your computer.
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be shut
Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.
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Visa Application Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely in English language only and signed by the applicant only (except for minors, application form is to be filled in by parents).
Study Visa
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Overview
This category applies to applicants who wish to visit Malta for Academic purpose.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category VISA FEE IN EUROS Short Term Visa 90 Minor < 6 years of age (6 years minus one day) Gratis Child between 6 to 12 years 45 Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:
- Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
- Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
- School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)
Please Notes:
- There is a VFS Global service charge (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees as per table below.
SERVICE TYPE EUROS Service Fees 40 - All charges are to be paid in cash only in Euros.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
Study Member Checklist English Study Member Checklist Arabic
To download a form:
1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
4. Select Save Target As from the list
5. Save the form on your computer.
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be shut
Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.
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Visa Application Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely in English language only and signed by the applicant only (except for minors, application form is to be filled in by parents).
National Visa
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Overview
A long-stay “D” visa allows its holder to enter and stay in MALTA for more than 3 months. It can be issued for various reasons such as employment, religious events, family reunification.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category VISA FEE IN EUROS Short Term Visa 90 Minor < 6 years of age (6 years minus one day) Gratis Child between 6 to 12 years 45 Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:
- Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
- Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
- School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)
Please Notes:
- There is a VFS Global service charge (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees as per table below.
SERVICE TYPE EUROS Service Fees 40 - All charges are to be paid in cash only in Euros.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
National Member Checklist English National Member Checklist Arabic
To download a form:
1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
4. Select Save Target As from the list
5. Save the form on your computer.
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be shut
Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.
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Visa Application Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely in English language only and signed by the applicant only (except for minors, application form is to be filled in by parents).
Medical Visa
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Overview
An applicant travelling for medical treatment can apply for a medical treatment visa.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category VISA FEE IN EUROS Short Term Visa 90 Minor < 6 years of age (6 years minus one day) Gratis Child between 6 to 12 years 45 Please note exemption of visa fee applies for:
- Children 0-6 years (i.e. Children that are 6 years of age minus one day)
- Family members of EU / EEA citizens (proof required)
- School pupils, student, postgraduate student and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training (proof required)
- Researchers traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research (proof required)
Please Notes:
- There is a VFS Global service charge (Inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees as per table below.
SERVICE TYPE EUROS Service Fees 40 - All charges are to be paid in cash only in Euros.
- All the fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
Medical Visa Checklist - English Medical Visa Checklist - Arabic
To download a form:
1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
3. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
4. Select Save Target As from the list
5. Save the form on your computer.
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (dated max 6 month old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be sized between 35 – 45 mm
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to top of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be shut
Please note that the Visa application Centre may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications. In case photos are not meeting the requirements mentioned above Submission Officer might ask to provide updated / recent photos.
-
Visa Application Form
Forms listed below must be filled in completely in English language only and signed by the applicant only (except for minors, application form is to be filled in by parents).