Visa Information

Overview

The extended service allows applicants wishing to apply for an Employment visa to book an appointment, for processing their application directly through the Central Visa Unit within Identita, Malta.

Important Note: Incomplete applications will not be accepted over the counter.

Visa Fees

Please Note: There is an additional service charge equivalent in local currency per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants. Please refer below grid for all applicable charges.

You will pay the visa fee when booking the appointment on the VFS website and the VFS service fee at the application center.

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable

Please Note:

• The applicable Service Fee in Moroccan MAD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The VISA Fees must be paid when booking your appointment on the VFS website
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of 150 for Extended service and 100 euro for Standard service equivalent in Local currency as per the current exchange rate, at the visa application center during application process.
• The VFS Service Charge can be paid via Cash at the application center
• The VISA Fee and VFS Service Fees are Non-Refundable in case the VISA is refused.
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of VAT.

Documents Required

1. Click here for the Checklist
   

   *The applicant shall ensure that prior to applying for an appointment on the online appointment portal for D-Visa Processing, a valid Approval in Principle (AIP) letter issued by Identita, Malta is in hand. The said AIP shall remain valid until the date of the appointment booking and shall be presented at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) offered by VFS. Any AIP letters which are deemed to have expired on the date of appointment shall not be accepted and as such it will not be possible for the applicant to proceed with the booked appointment. Any applicable fees paid at application stage are non-refundable. As per the instruction received from Identita, Malta, VFS Centers will not accept any application without the Identita, Malta Original work permit

   • Completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English.
   • One recent passport photo according to ICAO standard, white background; must be recent (not older than 6 months)
   • Original passport and copy of Valid Travel Document (should be valid for at least 8 months). Original passport and copy of Valid Travel Document (should be valid for at least 8 months)
2. Confirmed Accommodation Reservation
3. Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
4. Health Insurance acceptable in the Schengen Area (minimum coverage has to be 30,000 Euros) and which should cover the period of validity of visa.
   

   If you have not purchased, please click here.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

	Declaration of Proof Form
	Declaration of Documents
	Click here for the photo specification

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
  Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

Kindly note that long stay visa applications for Malta require a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks of processing time. Therefore, please ensure that you begin the application process well in advance of your travel to Malta. For additional information on the status of your application please contact the Central visa unit helpdesk visit https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-national-visa-long-stay-visa or e-mail visa.identita@govt.mt

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

Declaration of Proof Form

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Click here for the Visa application form

Overview

The appointment system allows applicants wishing to apply for a Student visa to book an appointment, for processing their application directly through the Central Visa Unit within Identita, Malta.

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

Ensure you use a card with international payments enabled to pay the visa fee during the appointment booking process.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

Important Note: Incomplete application will not be accepted over the counter.

Visa Fees

There is an additional service charge equivalent in local currency per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants. Please refer below grid for all applicable charges.

You will pay the visa fee when booking the appointment on the VFS website and the VFS service fee at the application center.

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash or Card)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable

Please Note:

• The applicable Service Fee in Moroccan MAD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The VISA Fees must be paid when booking your appointment on the VFS website
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of 150 for Extended service and 100 euro for Standard service equivalent in Local currency as per the current exchange rate, at the visa application center during application process.
• The VFS Service Charge can be paid via Cash at the application center
• The VISA Fee and VFS Service Fees are Non-Refundable in case the VISA is refused.
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of VAT.

Documents Required

1. Click here for the checklist for Student Visa
   
   • Completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English.
   • One recent passport photo according to ICAO standard, white background; must be recent (not older than 6 months)
   • Original passport and copy of Valid Travel Document (should be valid for at least 8 months). Original passport and copy of Valid Travel Document (should be valid for at least 8 months)
2. Confirmed Accommodation Reservation
3. Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
4. Health Insurance acceptable in the Schengen Area (minimum coverage has to be 30,000 Euros) and which should cover the period of validity of visa.
   

   If you have not purchased, please click here.

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Declaration of Proof Form

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
  Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

Kindly note that long stay visa applications for Malta require a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks of processing time. Therefore, please ensure that you begin the application process well in advance of your travel to Malta. For additional information on the status of your application please contact the Central visa unit helpdesk visit https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-national-visa-long-stay-visa or e-mail visa.identita@govt.mt

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

Application Form

Overview

Please note that before applying for an appointment for Family Reunification category, you must get your Family reunification certificate approved by Identità. Click here to begin the approval process for Family Reunion certificate.

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

Visa Fees

Please Note: There is an additional service charge equivalent in local currency per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants. Please refer below grid for all applicable charges.

You will pay the visa fee when booking the appointment on the VFS website and the VFS service fee at the application center.

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash or Card)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable

Please Note:

• The applicable Service Fee in Moroccan MAD is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The VISA Fees must be paid when booking your appointment on the VFS website
• Applicants shall be levied a Service Charge of 150 for Extended service and 100 euro for Standard service equivalent in Local currency as per the current exchange rate, at the visa application center during application process.
• The VFS Service Charge can be paid via Cash at the application center
• The VISA Fee and VFS Service Fees are Non-Refundable in case the VISA is refused.
• All VFS Service Charges are inclusive of VAT.

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Please note that before applying for an appointment for Family Reunification category, you must get your Family reunification certificate approved by Identità. Click here to begin the approval process for Family Reunion certificate.

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist:

	Visa Requirements - D visa (in person)
	Declaration of proof

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
  Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

Kindly note that long stay visa applications for Malta require a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks of processing time. Therefore, please ensure that you begin the application process well in advance of your travel to Malta. For additional information on the status of your application please contact the Central visa unit helpdesk visit https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-national-visa-long-stay-visa or e-mail visa.identita@govt.mt

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

Application Form

Overview

Please note that before applying for an appointment for “Other” category, please read through the correct checklist and keep your documents ready for your appointment.

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

VISA FEES

Please Note: There is an additional service charge equivalent in local currency per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants. Please refer document for all applicable charges.

You will pay the visa fee when booking the appointment on the VFS website and the VFS service fee at the application center.

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash or Card)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist:

	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS VISAS
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR COURT VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CULTURAL VISIT VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SPORT ACTIVITIES VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSE – WIFE/HUSBAND/REGISTERED PARTNER)
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LONG TERM NON-TOURISM
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TRAINING VISIT VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR HUMANITARIAN VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR MEDICAL VISAS
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL/POLITICAL VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR RELIGIOUS VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMATIC VISA
	DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LOST DOCUMENTS TO RE-ENTER MALTA
	Declaration of proof

Photo Specifications

Applicants Photograph will be captured at the VFs center as a part of his biometrics process. However applicants are instructed to carry one photograph along with them as per specification while they submit their application.

Children below the age of 1year need not be present in the Vac for biometrics process. However two photograph of the child needs to be submitted along with the application for further processing. Photo specification are given in the below link :

Click here for the photo specification

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Processing Time

Kindly note that long stay visa applications for Malta require a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks of processing time. Therefore, please ensure that you begin the application process well in advance of your travel to Malta. For additional information on the status of your application please contact the Central visa unit helpdesk visit https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-national-visa-long-stay-visa or e-mail visa.identita@govt.mt

Download Forms

Declaration of Proof Form

To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

 Click here for the Visa application form