Visa Information

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Malta the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a medical travel insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care, or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance policy must be valid for the entire Schengen Area, for the entire duration of your stay, and it must provide minimum cover of €30,000.

Visa Fees

NOTES:

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The visa application fee can be settled and paid in cash/ debit card/ credit card at the submission window inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and logistic fee
• At the Malta Visa Application Centre you can find the next additional services

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Click here to download the checklist.

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 have a size of 35mm in width and 45 mm in length.

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.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.

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, colour photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. .
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in colour and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

For Schengen processing time will be a minimum of 15 calendar days. However, for certain cases, the Consulate may decide to extend the processing time.

Download Forms

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

Visa Application Form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of travelling to Malta to visit family members or friends.

You will need to submit a copy of a medical travel insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care, or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance policy must be valid for the entire Schengen Area, for the entire duration of your stay, and it must provide minimum cover of €30,000.

Visa Fees

NOTES:

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The visa application fee can be settled and paid in cash/ debit card/ credit card at the submission window inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and logistic fee
• At the Malta Visa Application Centre you can find the next additional services

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Click here to download the checklist.

Notes:

If the checklist states that you need to provide the original document, please bring the original copies when you submit your application. Otherwise, we will not be able to accept your application.

*For those documents which are mentioned to be “notarised” pertains to “notarised or authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs”.

Other documents may be required by the Consulate General Of The Republic Of Malta in Shanghai

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 have a size of 35mm in width and 45 mm in length.

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.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.

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, colour photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. .
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in colour and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

For Schengen processing time will be a minimum of 15 calendar days. However, for certain cases, the Consulate may decide to extend the processing time.

Download Forms

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

Visa Application Form

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of study or training in Malta. If during any portion of their visit to Malta the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

You will need to submit a copy of a medical travel insurance policy that will cover any costs of repatriation on medical grounds, urgent medical care, or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance policy must be valid for the entire Schengen Area, for the entire duration of your stay, and it must provide minimum cover of €30,000.

Visa Fees

NOTES:

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The visa application fee can be settled and paid in cash/ debit card/ credit card at the submission window inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and logistic fee
• At the Malta Visa Application Centre you can find the next additional services

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Click here to download the checklist.

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 have a size of 35mm in width and 45 mm in length.

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.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.

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, colour photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. .
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in colour and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

For Schengen processing time will be a minimum of 15 calendar days. However, for certain cases, the Consulate may decide to extend the processing time.

Download Forms

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

Visa Application Form

Overview

A Business visa is required if during any portion of the visit applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. e.g.; Meetings, Conference, Trainings, Trade Fairs, etc; such visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within Malta. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in Malta he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

For short stay visas, please make sure to secure a travel medical insurance before applying for a visa. The insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which may arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay.

Visa Fees

NOTES:

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The visa application fee can be settled and paid in cash/ debit card/ credit card at the submission window inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and logistic fee
• At the Malta Visa Application Centre you can find the next additional services

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.

Click here to download the checklist.

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 have a size of 35mm in width and 45 mm in length.

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.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.

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, colour photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. .
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in colour and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

For Schengen processing time will be a minimum of 15 calendar days. However, for certain cases, the Consulate may decide to extend the processing time.

Download Forms

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

Visa Application Form