Visa Options for
Malta,
Your gateway to the Mediterranean.
Entry Conditions & Visa for Malta.
Entry Conditions
Who Can Enter & Reside in Malta?
EU / Schengen Citizens
No visa required for stays up to 3 months. Must register with local authorities after this period.
Valid Schengen / National Visa
Third country nationals possessing a valid Schengen visa, National visa, or entitled to a visa-free regime may enter.
EU Resident Permit
Holders of a Resident Permit granted by another EU Member State may reside in Malta.
Malta Resident Permit
Granted by Malta for a specific purpose — allows entry and residence in Malta.
Airport Transit Visa
International Transit Zone
Allows the holder to cross the international transit zone of Malta International Airport. Required for nationals of specific countries.
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Short-Stay "C" Visa
Schengen Area Travel
Transit through or remain in Malta and all Schengen Member States for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period.
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National Long-Stay "D" Visa
Extended Residency
Permits stays in Malta for periods longer than 90 days. Applications must be submitted directly to the Central Visa Unit.
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Central Visa Unit (CVU)
Malta's Central Authority
Visa Monitoring
Oversees and monitors the complete visa application process end-to-end.
Consular Instructions
Ensures proper application of 'Common Consular Instructions on Visas' across all Malta's missions.
Schengen Consultation
Coordinates with central authorities of Schengen Member States via the VISION network.
Staff Training
Provides training and preparation of Training Manuals for MFA Consular Staff.
Rapid Processing
Forwards and processes visa requests rapidly via the Visa Management System.
Processing Timeline
Visa Application Timings
Earliest Submission
Applications for Schengen short-stay visas can be lodged up to 3 months before your planned trip.
Recommended Latest
Lodge your application no later than 15 days before travel to ensure timely review.
Standard Review
Most applications are reviewed within 7 to 15 working days in standard cases.
Extended Review
In individual cases up to 30 days; in exceptional circumstances up to 60 days.
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