Guide for Malta Visa Requirements

EU and EEA citizens can enter Malta freely with a valid national ID card or passport, no visa required regardless of stay length. Citizens of many other countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia, can currently enter visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. If your nationality isn't on the visa-exempt list, you'll need to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa before you travel.

The documents required for a Malta tourist Schengen visa are:

• Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
• Valid passport, issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, with at least 2 blank pages.
• Two recent passport-style photos, meeting Schengen visa photo specifications.
• Travel and medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the entire Schengen Area for your full trip. More on this below.
• Cover letter or itinerary explaining the purpose and dates of your visit.
• Proof of accommodation, a confirmed hotel booking or equivalent, for your full stay.
• Round-trip or onward flight itinerary.
• Proof of financial means, typically bank statements from the last 3 months. Malta doesn't specify a fixed minimum amount, but you'll need to show enough to cover accommodation, meals, and daily expenses.
• Proof of civil status where relevant, such as a marriage certificate, if applicable to your situation.
• Photocopy of your passport ID page, separate from the passport itself.
• Copies of any Schengen visas issued in the last 5 years, if applicable.

If you're employed, you'll typically also need recent pay slips, an employment contract, and a letter from your employer confirming your leave. If you're self-employed, business registration documents and recent tax returns are generally requested instead. Documents not in English or Maltese need to be translated by a certified translator.

As of September 2026, Malta is represented by Austria in Thailand; applications are submitted via VFS Global in Bangkok.

Documents Required for Thai Citizens

1. Visa application form: This must be completed in full and signed.
2. One recent photo (taken within the last 3 months) should be submitted and attached to the application.
3. Passport with validity of at least 3 months after the planned journey ends (and one copy), plus previous passports, if any.
4. Identity Card, Work Permit, Residence Permit and one copy of each.
5. Letter of employment (original) or evidence of business ownership, such as Business Registration Certificate (and a copy) and Income Tax Payment Certificate or Receipt (true copy).
6. For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):

• Birth certificate, proof of custody (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce certificate, registration of residence)
• An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or by the parent/guardian who does not travel, with a copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be verified by a legal entity (e.g., municipal registration office or court).

1. Six months of bank statements or bank account booklets copied and certified by the bank, or original document from the bank (in English) indicating the balance (exact amount); or other proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the entire intended journey and the duration of stay.
2. Round-trip flight booking (and a copy)
3. Confirmed hotel reservation (and a copy)
4. Travel insurance (plus one copy)

The insurance must cover:

• Cost of repatriation for medical reasons or death.
• Urgent healthcare and emergency hospital treatment for the entire stay and throughout the Schengen area.
• Any expenses that might arise with Covid-19 or repatriation for medical reasons.
• Coverage must be of at least €30,000 or its equivalent in local currency.
• If the application is for a multiple-entry visa, the medical insurance must be valid for the first planned entry. LUMA Travel Insurance is highly recommended as it meets all these requirements.

1. Tourist visa holders must be able to prove possession of the equivalent of 70 euros for each day of their stay within the Schengen area.
2. For business meetings/partners and persons staying at the residence of Malta citizens: Invitation issued by the host (with verified signature) which should be sent to the Embassy by fax or e-mail before the day of application. The original may be sent by post.
3. For persons under 20 years old: Parents’ consent permitting visa issuance and for the specific travel (original).
4. For students: Letter from school/university (original) in English.
5. Any other documents supporting the purpose and circumstances of the trip. An itinerary of the planned trip if several countries are visited.
6. Copy of Real Estate Property (title deed), marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, if relevant.
7. Visa fee: The fee starts from EUR 90.00 per person but may vary depending on the visa type and stay duration.
8. Application: made in person at VFS Global in Bangkok, which handles Malta applications on Austria's behalf.
9. Document checklist: This should be referred to before making your visa application in person and is available within the online application system.
10. Fingerprinting will be required during the visa application process.

As of September 2026, Malta is represented by Austria in Indonesia; applications are submitted via VFS Global in Jakarta.

Documents required for Indonesian Citizens

1. Visa application form: This must be completed in full and signed.
2. One recent photo (taken within the last 3 months) should be submitted and attached to the application.
3. Passport with validity of at least 3 months after the planned journey ends (and one copy), plus previous passports, if any.
4. Identity Card, Work Permit, Residence Permit and one copy of each.
5. Letter of employment (original) or evidence of business ownership, such as Business Registration Certificate (and a copy) and Income Tax Payment Certificate or Receipt (true copy).
6. For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
7. Birth certificate, proof of custody (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce certificate, registration of residence);
8. An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or by the parent/guardian who does not travel, with a copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be verified by a legal entity (e.g., municipal registration office or court).
9. Six months of bank statements or bank account booklets copied and certified by the bank, or an original document from the bank (in English) indicating the balance (exact amount); or other proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the intended entire journey and the duration of stay.
10. Round-trip flight booking (and a copy)
11. Confirmed hotel reservation (and a copy)
12. Travel insurance (plus one copy). The insurance must cover:

• Cost of repatriation for medical reasons or death.
• Urgent healthcare and emergency hospital treatment for the entire stay and throughout the Schengen area.
• Any expenses that might arise from COVID-19 or repatriation for medical reasons.
• Coverage must be at least €30,000 or its equivalent in local currency.
• If the application is for a multiple-entry visa, the medical insurance must be valid for the first planned entry. LUMA Travel Insurance is highly recommended as it meets all these requirements.

1. Tourist visa holders must be able to prove possession of the equivalent of 70 euros for each day of their stay within the Schengen area.
2. For business meetings/partners and persons staying at the residence of Malta citizens: Invitation issued by the host (with verified signature) which should be sent to the Embassy by fax or e-mail before the day of application. The original may be sent by post.
3. For persons under 20 years old: Parents’ consent permitting visa issuance and for the specific travel (original).
4. For students: Letter from school/university (original) in English.
5. Any other documents supporting the purpose and circumstances of the trip. An itinerary of the planned trip if several countries are visited.
6. Copy of Real Estate Property (title deed), marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, if relevant.
7. Visa fee: The fee starts from EUR 90.00 per person but may vary depending on the visa type and stay duration.
8. The application should be made in person at VFS Global in Jakarta, since Austria represents Malta for visa purposes in Indonesia. It is recommended to contact the visa centre to confirm requirements before applying.
9. Document checklist: This should be referred to before making your visa application in person and is available within the online application system.
10. Fingerprinting will be required during the visa application process.

As of September 2026, Malta operates its own centres in Vietnam, via VFS Global in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Documents required for Vietnamese citizens

1. Visa application form: This must be completed in full and signed.
2. One recent photo (taken within the last 3 months) should be submitted and attached to the application.
3. Passport with validity of at least 3 months after the planned journey ends (and one copy), plus previous passports, if any.
4. Identity Card, Work Permit, Residence Permit and one copy of each.
5. Letter of employment (original) or evidence of business ownership, such as Business Registration Certificate (and a copy) and Income Tax Payment Certificate or Receipt (true copy).
6. For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):
7. Birth certificate, proof of custody (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce certificate, registration of residence);
8. An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) indicating the purpose of the trip and signed by both parents/legal guardians or by the parent/guardian who does not travel, with a copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be verified by a legal entity (e.g., municipal registration office or court).
9. Six months of bank statements or bank account booklets copied and certified by the bank, or an original document from the bank (in English) indicating the balance (exact amount); or other proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the intended entire journey and the duration of stay.
10. Round-trip flight booking (and a copy)
11. Confirmed hotel reservation (and a copy)
12. Travel insurance (plus one copy). The insurance must cover:

• Cost of repatriation for medical reasons or death.
• Urgent healthcare and emergency hospital treatment for the entire stay and throughout the Schengen area.
• Any expenses that might arise with Covid-19 or repatriation for medical reasons.
• Coverage must be of at least €30,000 or its equivalent in local currency.
• If the application is for a multiple-entry visa, the medical insurance must be valid for the first planned entry. LUMA Travel Insurance is highly recommended as it meets all these requirements.

1. Tourist visa holders must be able to prove possession of the equivalent of 70 euros for each day of their stay within the Schengen area.
2. For business meetings/partners and persons staying at the residence of Malta citizens: Invitation issued by the host (with verified signature) which should be sent to the Embassy by fax or e-mail before the day of application. The original may be sent by post.
3. For persons under 20 years old: Parents’ consent permitting visa issuance and for the specific travel (original).
4. For students: Letter from school/university (original) in English.
5. Any other documents supporting the purpose and circumstances of the trip. An itinerary of the planned trip if several countries are visited.
6. Copy of Real Estate Property (title deed), marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, if relevant.
7. Visa fee: The fee starts from EUR 90.00 per person but may vary depending on the visa type and stay duration.
8. Application: This should be made in person at the Malta Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) at the Embassy of France in Hanoi or the Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City.
9. Document checklist: This should be referred to before making your visa application in person and is available within the online application system.
10. Fingerprinting will be required during the visa application process.

Singapore citizens don't need a visa to enter Malta for tourism or business if the stay doesn't exceed 90 days within a 6-month period. As of September 2026, Malta is represented by the Consulate of Italy in Singapore; applications are submitted via BLS International.

Malaysian citizens similarly don't need a visa for tourism or business stays up to 90 days within a 6-month period. As of September 2026, Malta is represented by Austria in Malaysia; applications are submitted via VFS Global in Kuala Lumpur.

As of the last update on 11 June 2024, the general visa fee structure for the Schengen visa is as follows:

• Adults: €90
• Children aged 6–12: €45
• Children under 6: Free

However, there are certain exceptions and reductions:

• Students: Reduced fees or waivers may apply for students or postgraduates and accompanying teachers on educational trips.
• Researchers: Individuals travelling for scientific research may benefit from reduced fees.
• Diplomatic passport holders: can obtain a visa for free.
• Certain categories of applicants from countries with Visa Facilitation Agreements with the Schengen states may be subject to a reduced visa fee of EUR 35.
• Long-term visas: National visas or Type D visas, intended for longer stays or any other Schengen country, might have a different fee structure.

Fees are non-refundable, even if your visa application is rejected. Additionally, visa processing agencies or centres might charge an additional service fee.

As per Regulation (EU) 2019/1155 amending the Visa Code, Art. 23, a decision on a complete Schengen visa application is issued within 15 calendar days, extendable to a maximum of 45 calendar days if additional documentation or an interview is required, or during high-demand periods. Applying well in advance of your travel dates, rather than close to departure, gives you a real buffer if anything needs follow-up.

Travel insurance compliant with Malta's Schengen visa requirements must cover:

• The cost of medical repatriation or repatriation in the event of death
• Urgent healthcare and emergency hospital treatment for your entire stay, valid throughout the Schengen Area, not just Malta
• A minimum coverage amount of €30,000, or the equivalent in your local currency

If you're applying for a multiple-entry visa, your insurance needs to be valid at minimum for your first planned entry into the Schengen Area.

Switching your visa type or residence status while in Malta is possible under certain conditions, but the process can be lengthy and isn't guaranteed to be approved. It needs to comply with Malta's immigration laws, and status change requests aren't automatically granted.

Extending a short-stay Schengen visa within Malta is generally not possible. These visas are issued for a specific duration, and if you need more time, you'd typically need to leave the Schengen Area and reapply, or explore a long-term stay option like a residence permit if you meet the eligibility criteria. Checking directly with Malta's immigration authorities is the reliable way to confirm current options.

Meeting the €30,000 minimum is the starting point for a Malta Schengen visa, but it's worth thinking about what you actually want from a policy beyond satisfying that requirement.

LUMA's Schengen Travel Pass is built around exactly this kind of trip. Coverage starts at €30,000, matching the visa minimum directly, and it's designed to work whether you're planning a single Malta trip or multiple trips across Europe within the year. It covers a wide range of traveler ages.

A few things worth knowing about LUMA's Schengen coverage:

• Coverage starting at €30,000, meeting the Schengen visa insurance minimum directly.
• Flexible options for both individual trips and travelers making multiple trips within 180 consecutive days.
• A wide eligibility range, covering travelers from young children through older adults.
• An easy online application, with your insurance certificate delivered by email.
• Wide embassy acceptance, intended to make the visa application process smoother rather than adding friction.

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