Nestled amidst the expanse of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta stands as a captivating island positioned between Sicily and the North African coast. Should you contemplate relocating to or visiting Malta, securing a visa (travel pass) from your home country might be a prerequisite. The visa application process varies depending on the purpose of your travel, offering several visa types and diverse avenues to obtain them. As of recent regulation in 2022, getting travel insurance is among the criteria for visiting Malta.
Visa types
Foreigners may get a variety of visas for Malta. Per the reason for your visit, you may choose the appropriate category. You may apply for the following visas when visiting Malta.
Transit pass
You may pass through Malta International Airport’s international transit area with this visa. Its 24-hour validity makes it ideal for travelers who just want to stop for a short while before boarding a plane and departing for their final destination. However, this pass does not let travelers enter the Schengen region from outside the international terminal of the airport.
Short-stay pass
This short-stay visa is comparable and is presented to you as a sticker on your passport. You may remain in Malta and all other Schengen Member States for a duration of 3-6 months (90-180 days) starting from the day you enter Malta with this pass. If traveling to the Schengen region is required for your job, this visa is valid.
Long-term pass
People who must remain in Malta for a period longer than three months need this visa. It will enable the bearer of the pass to enter the Schengen regions where Malta has embassies and consular offices. The following categories of visas are available in Malta depending on your reason for traveling there.
Work pass
You need this visa if you’re coming to Malta to work and aren’t from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. It may be extended following your employment contract and is typically good for around a year.
Student pass
This visa is intended for people venturing out to Malta for educational purposes, as the name suggests. Non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss understudies are expected to get this pass. Its validity extends for ninety days. If your intended period of study surpasses 90 days, you will be required to apply for a residency pass.
Family pass
This visa is accessible for relatives of Maltese nationals or long-lasting inhabitants. Those wishing to bring their mate, partner, or small kids to Malta can apply for this pass.
Visa validity
The duration of your visa’s validity is contingent upon its type and category. Generally, short-term visas cannot be extended beyond five years. The validity period varies based on the specific admission level and the Schengen area to which they are applicable.
Single-entry permit
This kind of visa allows for a single, nonstop stay throughout the original visa-specified time frame. It doesn’t last more than three months, however.
Double-entry visa
For the period specified on the visa, the holder is permitted two stays. Your visit cannot last more than three months in a half-year.
Multiple-entry permit
This kind of visa allows for multiple stays throughout the visa’s allotted time. There is no restriction on the total length of stay, although it cannot be more than three months in a half-year.
Eligibility requirements
If you want to go to Malta, you must fulfill these requirements:
- A current passport
- Finished and filled out visa application
- Photos the size of a passport
- Verified identification
- Financial information and bank statements
- Details of the flight schedule
- Evidence of accommodation
- Necessary paperwork and payment for the visa
- Sufficient funds to cover their airfare and accommodations while in Malta
- Travel health insurance
Students’ additional requirements
The following extra needs in this procedure could exist in addition to these generic requirements. For instance, if you are a student, you could need the following papers:
- Evidence of enrollment at a Malta-based institution
- A letter of approval
Employee additional requirements
The following papers must be produced regardless of whether you are working or retired:
- Employment agreement
- Six months’ bank statements
- ITR form or certificate of income tax
- Pension statement for the last six months
- NOC from the present employer
- A copy of the business license and a corporate bank statement if self-employed
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