Malta Visa Process Explained

Here is a complete list of documents you’ll need when applying for a Short Term Visa to visit Malta for various purposes, such as holidays, visiting friends/family, attending a wedding, and more. Don’t print documents on both sides of the paper.

1. Application Form: Fill out and sign the application form.
2. Passport Requirements: Make sure your passport:
   • Is valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure.
   • Was issued within the last 10 years and won’t expire within 10 years.
   • Has at least 3 blank pages.
3. Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs meeting Malta’s specific photo requirements.
4. Medical Insurance: Get travel medical insurance that covers all Schengen countries for at least 30,000 Euros. Ensure it covers your entire trip, including arrival and departure dates, and buy it from one of the 16 recognized Schengen insurance companies in India.
5. Travel Tickets: Show proof of your return or round-trip flight reservations. If you’re visiting multiple Schengen countries, include proof of your travel within the Schengen area, like train or car rental bookings.
6. Travel Plans Confirmation: Provide a certificate from your travel agency confirming your travel arrangements.
7. Visa Fee: Payment receipt for the visa application fee.
8. Accommodation Proof:
   • Option 1: Show your confirmed hotel booking.
   • Option 2: If staying with an invitee, fill out a “Declaration of Proof” form, sign it, and have it witnessed by a Maltese Public Notary. Also, include a copy of your invitee’s Malta ID card or Passport and any supporting documents mentioned in the declaration. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, prove accommodation in each one.
9. Additional Accommodation Documents:
   • Include a copy of your host’s ID card and your invitee’s Passport bio-data page.
   • Show proof of residence (like property title deeds, rental agreement, energy bills).
   • Demonstrate your income (e.g., salary slips, pension receipt, official income document).
   • If needed, provide health insurance for the people you’re inviting.
10. Financial Documents:
    • For Employed Individuals:
      • Show your original bank statement for the last three months (with bank stamp and signature).
      • Include payslips from the last three months.
      • Attach your employment contract.
      • Provide your employer’s statement approving your holiday.
      • Include your Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two years.
    • For Business Owners or Self-employed:
      • Provide your original bank statement for the last three months (with bank stamp and signature).
      • Include your company registration certificate, including GST number (for Indian companies).
      • Attach your Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two years.
    • For Sponsored Applicants:
      • Include your original bank statement for the last three months (with bank stamp and signature).
      • Show proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation, following the national form of the Member State (if applicable).
      • Provide your Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two years.
    • For Retired Individuals:
      • Show pension statements from the last three months.
      • Prove regular income from property or business ownership.
    • For Minors:
      • If traveling with one parent, get written consent from the other parent or guardian, certified by a public notary, unless one parent has sole custody or guardianship (provide proof).
      • If traveling alone, provide written consent, certified by a public notary, from both parents or guardians with custody/guardianship.
      • Include copies of identification documents of the parent(s)/guardians with custody/guardianship.

11. Passport Bio Page: Include both the original and a photocopy of your passport’s bio-data page.
12. Aadhar Card: Submit your Aadhar Card along with a photocopy.

Notes:

• You must have travel insurance for all Schengen countries. If you haven’t bought it yet, click here.
• Also, make sure you have as many photocopies of your documents as there are applicants. For example, if there are 4 applicants, you should have 4 copies of the sponsorship letter and other documents.
• Write the name of the applicant and their passport number on each draft (one draft per applicant).
• When visiting multiple Schengen countries, note and emphasize transfer and accommodation details in your itinerary. Also, highlight these specifics, along with your name and passport number, on all documents:
• Itinerary: Departure, arrival, hotel check-in, and check-out dates.
• Insurance: Date of birth, coverage duration, and amount.

Purpose of Visit Documents:

You can download the document checklist, please click here

Note:

• Apply for your visa at least 15 days before you plan to travel.
• The High Commission may ask for more documents or an interview.
• If you want to keep your original documents, include photocopies (A4 size) along with the originals when you apply.
• You have a 5-day window to submit any missing documents through VFS if needed.

Before submitting your visa application, please review the list of required documents. The guidelines provided on this website will assist you in preparing your documents accurately, reducing the risk of your visa application being rejected due to incorrect or insufficient documentation.

Application Form For Schengen Visa

Note:

• Keep your old passport, no matter where you’re from.
• If you’re under 18, both parents must sign the Visa Application Form and show their ID.
• The letters from parents (NOC) must be in their original form.
• Passports with handwritten changes on the bio page or expiration date are not accepted.

The process for applying for a Malta visitor visa (Schengen Visa) from India typically involves the following steps:

1. Identify Your Visa Type
   • First, figure out what kind of visa you need and make sure you’re eligible.
   • Check what documents you need, how much it costs, and how long it takes.
   • Make sure your application follows the visa rules, and translate it if it’s not in English.
2. Start Your Application
   • When you’re ready, download the visa application form.
   • Fill it out completely, print it, and gather all the required documents.
3. Schedule Your Appointment
   • After filling out the form, book an appointment at a Visa Application Centre.
   • This appointment is for fingerprint and photo capture, known as ‘biometric information.’
   • You’ll get an email confirming your appointment, and each family member needs to book their appointment.
4. Pay Your Fees
   • After submitting your application, you’ll need to pay the visa fee.
   • If you printed the form, you can pay during your appointment at the Visa Application Centre.
5. Visit the Visa Application Centre
   • You have to submit your completed visa application form in person at the Visa Application Centre.
   • If you didn’t schedule an appointment online, you can go as a walk-in between 8 am and 11 am.
   • For more details, ask at the Visa Application Centre.
6. Track Your Application
   • You’ll get an email when your visa decision is ready at the Visa Application Centre.
   • If you prefer SMS updates or can’t access email easily, see if this option is available at your Centre.
   • You can also check your visa status online using your Reference Number and last name.
7. Get Your Passport
   • Once your visa is approved, choose how to get your passport:
     • Collect it at the Visa Application Centre (VAC).
     • Use courier delivery if you chose it during your application.
   • Remember, uncollected passports go to the Malta High Commission after 30 days.
   • Third-party collection is allowed for immediate family, authorized people for Diplomatic passports, and company representatives with authorization and company ID.
   • If you’re using third-party collection, have a copy of your government ID, the original ICR, and an authorization letter from the applicant ready.

Note:

• Apply 15 days to 3 months before you plan to leave, except for Business category applicants. If you have exceptions, email newdelhi@gov.mt.
• Include photocopies of all passport pages with your application.
• If your passport is lost (and not marked as lost on your new passport), provide a police report (FIR) along with your old passports.