Malta
Southern Europe · Schengen area
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult Schengen visa fee
Applicants aged 12 and over
€90 - Child 6-11Reduced
Reduced Schengen fee
€45 - Child under 6Free
Exempt
Free - Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizenFree
Directive 2004/38/EC
Free - VFS service feeService fee
Charged in GBP
+€27
Standard Schengen fee - Malta is a full Schengen member, so the visa is valid across the area - plus a VFS service fee of around GBP 25-30.
Where to apply
VFS Global Malta visa application centre in the UK.
Appointment system
Book online through the VFS Global Malta UK portal; premium lounge and priority services are available at extra cost.
Required documents
- Valid passport, valid 3 months beyond the intended stay
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- ICAO-standard passport photo
- Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 cover
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Proof of accommodation
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Employment letter or proof of income
- Proof of UK residence status
- Cover letter explaining the trip
Editor tips
Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel.
Country-specific quirks
Unlike Cyprus, Malta is fully in Schengen, so this visa also covers travel to other Schengen states around your Malta trip.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Malta are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Malta mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Malta visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Malta mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Malta Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
All Maltese visa categories for UK residents.
- LondonHigh CommissionHigh Commission of Malta
Malta House, 36-38 Piccadilly, London W1J 0LE
Consular services and document legalisation.
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
VFS Global Malta visa application centre in the UK.
Appointment system
Book online through the VFS Global Malta UK portal; premium lounge and priority services are available at extra cost.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Malta are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Malta visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Malta Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
All Maltese visa categories for UK residents.
- LondonHigh CommissionHigh Commission of Malta
Malta House, 36-38 Piccadilly, London W1J 0LE
Consular services and document legalisation.
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Malta
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Malta and attach the confirmations to your application.
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