Malta Visa
Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea that lies south of the island of Sicily, Italy. The country is an archipelago, with only the three largest islands (Malta, Għawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino) being inhabited.
Malta is a member of the Schengen Agreement.
There are normally no border controls between countries that have signed and implemented the treaty. This includes most of the European Union and a few other countries.
There are usually identity checks before boarding international flights or boats. Sometimes there are temporary border controls at land borders.
Likewise, a visa granted for any Schengen member is valid in all other countries that have signed and implemented the treaty.
Please see Travelling around the Schengen Area for more information on how the scheme works, which countries are members and what the requirements are for your nationality.
Visitors from outside the EU, including Americans, must fill out a landing card, available on board some arriving flights (sometimes) or in the entrance hall of the airport from the small box between the customs agents.
TYPES OF MALTA VISA
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Malta, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion.
Tourist visa –for those travellers looking to visit Malta for purpose of tourism.
Business visa – A business visa is given to those who are planning to visit Malta for engaging in temporary work or business.
Visa for medical treatment –for people seek better medical treatment or specialized treatment for a disease that cannot be treated in their own country.
Visa for cultural activities, sports or film crew – This is a special visa given to applicants who want to travel to Malta to participate in cultural, film or sporting events.
Student visa – applicants who are intending to undertaking a recognised course of study in Malta should apply for Student visa.
Transit visa –a transit visa is required if there is a scheduled layover of a few hours in Malta before heading to your destination.
Official visit visa – If your travel is related to attending intergovernmental meetings, consultations, negotiations or events, you will need to apply for a special official visit visa.
REQUIREMENTS OF MALTA VISAS
General required documents for Maltese Visa Application:
- Download Malta Visa application form, fill it completely and with sincerity.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format
- Your passport and copies of your previous
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation.
- Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Malta and the entire Schengen area,
- A visa cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Malta and itinerary,
- Flight ticket reservation (if applicable),
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable).
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Malta.
- Means of subsistence
Depending on the purposes of stay, some additional documents may be required if necessary.
HOW TO APPLY FOR MALTA VISA
The way to apply for Malta visa is the same as other schengen visa country, to apply for Malta visa just follow these steps:
Schedule your appointment for nearest VFS centrer in your country.
Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.
Submit your application at VFS on your appointment date: The process usually goes like this: Arrival and waiting period, Submission of documents, Biometrics, Visa payment
Wait for the results of your Schengen Visa application
MALTA VISA APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Malta visa.
You can download Malta visa application form online or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Malta embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.