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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 UK 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 Global
    VFS Global — Malta Visa Application Centre

    66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT

    All Maltese visa categories for UK residents.

  • LondonHigh Commission
    High Commission of Malta

    Malta House, 36-38 Piccadilly, London W1J 0LE

    Consular services and document legalisation.