Malta is an archipelago of 3 islands, namely, the famous Malta Island, and the two smaller islands of Comino and Gozo. Ruled by a wide range of invaders in the form of Phoenicians, Arabs, Romans, French, British, etc, the country has an exquisite ancient culture left behind. With the Malta visa, you can now travel to the country.
Being a Schengen country, nationals other than from Schengen nations and from the visa-exempt nations will require a permit to enter Malta. Also known as the Malta Schengen visa, the permit allows you to enter the country for purposes such as tourism, business, family visit, etc. Normally, these are issued as single-entry type, double-entry type, and multiple-entries.
Since there is no online visa application for Malta from India, the application is done offline. Before starting the application for the Malta visa from India, you must ensure that you are eligible for the particular category you are applying. After this, you may proceed to make the application as follows -
Note that if you have already submitted your application to the VIS (Visa Information System) in the past 5 years, you do not have to submit them again. Also, note that you must provide original documents and correct information. Providing false information or fake documents are grounds for automatic visa rejection.
Based on the purpose of the visit and the stay duration, the Maltese permit can be classified into the following categories -
The following are the list of documents you would require for applying for a Malta visa. However, note that these are only general documents. Based on the exact category of the permit, there are additional documents necessary.
The time taken to process the Malta visa application depends on the type of the permit, the number of entries, the stay duration, the volume of applications at the embassy, as well as your previous travel history. In normal conditions, it takes around 10-15 working days for processing. However, in certain cases, this may even take up to 30 days, or in extreme cases, this can take up to 60 days as well. As a result, it is suggested that you make the application well in advance.
The Malta Schengen visa fees for Indian citizens depend on the category of the permit, the validity and stay duration, biometric charges, as well as other service charges. It can also vary depending on the foreign exchange rates of the Euro and the Rupee. As a result, it is advised that you check the exact fees before starting the application.
Entry | Purpose | Stay Duration | Validity | Fees |
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Multiple entry Normal | Tourist | 90 days | 3 months | 9810.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Business | 90 days | 3 months | 9810.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Business | 90 days | 3 months | 9810.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Study | 90 days | 3 months | 7184.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Study | 90 days | 3 months | 7184.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Work | 90 days | 3 months | 7184.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Work | 90 days | 3 months | 7184.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Dependant | 90 days | 3 months | 7184.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Dependant | 90 days | 3 months | 7184.0 |
Multiple entry Normal | Tourist | 90 days | 3 months | 9810.0 |
While you are waiting for a response from the embassy, you can do your Malta visa status check online by visiting https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-Passporttracking/Track/ and entering your reference number and date of birth. You can also check your Malta visa application status by contacting your travel agency and have them track it for you.
The application for the Malta visa is to be made at one of the VACs located across India. You cannot apply directly to the Embassy of Malta. The embassy only accepts applications directly for Humanitarian/exceptional visas. However, even if you have submitted at the VAC, the processing is done solely by the embassy.
It is not possible to extend your short term Matese permit under normal conditions. Being a type of the Schengen, these are non-extendable. However, in certain extreme cases such as a Force Majeure, or other humanitarian reasons, you may be granted an extension. In case you are not granted one, you must leave the country immediately. The long term permits, however, may be extended depending upon the category.
The medical test requirements depend on the category of the permit. The short term permits, being issued for durations of less than 6 months, do not have a medical test requirement. However, the long term categories may require medical tests mandatory. In either case, it is suggested that you get a medical checkup before travelling to a new country.
There are no specific requirements to the exact amount you would need to show to apply for this permit. Based on the rules, you must provide proof that you have enough funds to support yourself for your entire stay duration. These include basic expenses such as food, travel, accommodation, etc.