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Our Malta visa application process

How to apply for your Malta visa with iVisa

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Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, upload documents, see when you’ll get your Schengen Visa, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and come back anytime. Most people finish in under 10 minutes.

The Malta Schengen Visa is our most popular travel document for this destination. We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.

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We review your application

The Malta Schengen Visa system is detail-focused. Your photo must meet biometric requirements, and your passport scan must be clear and readable.

Don’t worry; we will review your application to see if anything might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.

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We submit it for government processing

We’re not the government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if there are any problems.

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Get your Malta Schengen Visa

We’ll email your approved Schengen Visa and let you know how to use it for your trip.

💡Pro-tip: When filling out your Malta Schengen Visa, double-check your accommodation details. Hotel names, addresses, and dates must be complete and accurate to avoid delays.

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Visa types needed for Malta

  • Malta Schengen Visa
  • ETIAS for Malta (coming soon)*

Malta Schengen Visa

The Malta Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa that allows eligible non-EU nationals to travel to Malta and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for purposes such as tourism, business, visiting family, or transit.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

🛂 Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the planned exit from the Schengen Area, and with at least 2 blank pages

📸 Photos: Recent biometric passport photos

🗺️ Travel itinerary: Planned dates of travel and purpose of visit (tourism, business, visiting family, transit)

✈️ Proof of onward/return travel: Confirmed or reserved return flight ticket

🏨 Proof of accommodation: Reservation or invitation letter with address

💰 Proof of sufficient financial means: Recent bank statements, payslips, or sponsorship letter

🏠 Proof of ties to country of residence: Employment letter, student enrollment, business registration, or proof of residence

🩺 Travel medical insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 in all Schengen countries

ETIAS for Malta (coming soon)*

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa. It is a pre-travel authorization that will be required for visa-exempt travelers entering Malta and the Schengen Area.

  • Who needs it: Travelers from visa-free countries (e.g. US, UK, Canada, Australia)
  • Purpose: Tourism, business, transit, or short stays
  • Stay limit: 90 days within a 180-day period

*ETIAS is not yet in force. Once implemented, it will be mandatory to have an ETIAS to enter Malta for visa-exempt travelers.

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Malta visa policy

Malta follows the Schengen Area visa policy, which regulates short-term entry for non-EU nationals. Travelers from visa-required countries must obtain a Schengen Visa (Type C) before arrival for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism, business, family visits, or transit.

To strengthen border security while maintaining visa-free travel, Malta will participate in the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) once it becomes operational in 2026. ETIAS will apply to visa-exempt travelers and will require an online travel authorization before entering Malta or any other Schengen country. The authorization will be valid for multiple entries over several years and will allow short stays under the same 90/180-day rule, but it does not replace a visa or permit long-term residence or employment.

For stays exceeding 90 days, Malta requires foreign nationals to apply for a national visa or residence permit, depending on the purpose and length of stay. These applications must generally be submitted in advance through a Maltese embassy or consulate, and approval is required before entering Malta for long-term purposes.

Malta visa prices

Malta Schengen Visa

From $399.99

Valid for 3 months after issued
Single entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry

Fast facts

Most common applicant nationality

United States

iVisa approval rate

97.4%

Main reason for denials

Incorrect documentation

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FAQs

With a Malta Schengen Visa, you can spend up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period in Malta and the wider Schengen Area.

This applies whether you are island-hopping for fun, attending meetings, or visiting friends. If your plans stretch beyond that, you’ll need a different visa or residence permit.

If you're unsure, feel free to contact our team through WhatsApp or iVisa chat during support hours.

It depends on how long you plan to stay and why you are traveling. Short trips for tourism, business, or visiting family usually require a Schengen Visa (Type C). Longer stays, work, study, or relocation require a national visa or residence permit. Visa-exempt travelers will need ETIAS once it becomes mandatory.
ETIAS is an upcoming online travel authorization for travelers who currently enter Malta without a visa. Once it launches, you’ll apply online before traveling. It is not a visa, but it will be required for short stays of up to 90 days in Malta and the Schengen Area.
No. A Schengen Visa is strictly for short stays such as tourism or business visits. If you plan to work in Malta, you must apply for a national visa or residence permit before you travel.
Yes. A Malta-issued Schengen Visa allows you to travel freely across all Schengen countries, as long as your total stay does not exceed the 90-day limit within a 180-day period.
Once you apply, our team and a legal partner specializing in Schengen visas review your application for accuracy and completeness. If anything needs fixing, we’ll flag it early. After approval by the authorities, you’ll receive an email with clear instructions for your next steps.
Think of it as a rolling window rather than a reset button. You can stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days total within the last 180 days, counted backward from each day you are there. Leaving the Schengen Area does not reset your allowance. Only time passing does.
A Malta Schengen Visa (Type C) is required for travelers from visa-required countries and must be approved before travel through official channels. ETIAS is not a visa. It is an online travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers and will be applied for before departure once implemented. ETIAS is quicker to obtain but does not allow long stays or work and does not replace a visa for travelers who need one.

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