Malta visa guide
Malta visas, built right for Indian applicants.
Malta is a Schengen country. Tourism, business, family visits and short study or cultural stays use the Schengen Type C visa. Applications from India are submitted through VFS Global and decided by the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi. We build the file precisely to the embassy checklist so nothing is missing.
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Malta visa categories
Pick a visa to see the full document checklist, step-by-step process, fees and timelines — each guide is built for Indian applicants.
See every visa route for Malta
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Malta Tourist Visa
A Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for a holiday in Malta: up to 90 days in any 180-day period, filed at VFS Global and decided in New Delhi.
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Malta Business Visa
A Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for meetings, conferences, training or business events in Malta, up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
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Malta Family & Friends Visit Visa
A Schengen short-stay (type C) visa to stay with family or friends in Malta for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, decided in New Delhi.
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Malta Study & Research Visa
A visa for study, research or an internship in Malta: short stays use a Schengen visa; longer study needs a residence permit.
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Malta Cultural, Sports & Religious Visa
A short-stay Schengen visa for cultural, sporting and religious events and film crews in Malta.
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Malta has one decisive advantage no other small EU country can match for Indian students: English is an official language. The whole country operates in English (universities, government, daily life and work), so there is no language barrier to plan around, and no foreign language to learn before you can build a life there.
Malta is an EU member and part of the Schengen Area, so a Maltese study visa also gives you short-stay mobility across the wider Schengen zone. After graduation, students can apply for a period to stay and look for skilled work.
For Indian students, the appeal is a recognised, fully English-language EU degree on a sunny Mediterranean island, a genuinely rare combination. Malta is also strong in fields such as digital, finance, gaming and the maritime sector.
The honest counterweights: Malta is very small, so the choice of universities and courses is limited and the job market is compact; the island's cost of living, especially housing, is not low; and places fill quickly. It suits a student who specifically wants an English-language EU degree and a warm climate, and has found a Maltese programme that fits.
What a study visa for Malta involves
Indian students apply for a long-stay (type D) visa or a residence permit for study once they hold an admission from a recognised Maltese institution. You must show proof of funds for your living costs, alongside your admission, accommodation and health cover. Because Malta is in the Schengen Area, your study visa also allows short visits across the other Schengen countries while you study.
Verified from University of Malta, international students · checked 2026-05-16
Malta visa costs: what to budget
Long-stay study visa / residence permit
- Government fee (approx, EUR)
- A defined fee
- Also budget for
- Proof of funds, tuition, health insurance, accommodation
Schengen short-stay visa
- Government fee (approx, EUR)
- Around €90
- Also budget for
- Trip funds, travel insurance
Malta visa processing times
Long-stay study visa / residence permit
- Typical processing
- At least 6 to 8 weeks
- Note
- Your institution books the appointment; submit at least 9 weeks before the course starts
Schengen short-stay visa
- Typical processing
- Around 15 days
- Note
- Slower in peak travel seasons
Where Indian students go in Malta
The University of Malta is the country's main public university and the centre of higher education on the island, supported by a number of specialist institutions in fields such as digital, finance and the maritime sector. Student life is concentrated around the university in the Msida and Valletta area. Because Malta is small, identify the specific programme and confirm it fits your goals before applying.
The Indian community in Malta
Malta has a small but visible Indian community, including students and professionals, concentrated around the main towns. The community is modest in size, but because the whole island operates in English, settling in is far easier than in most small EU countries. The climate is warm, sunny and Mediterranean: among the easiest adjustments from Punjab anywhere in Europe.
Why Lifeset Overseas for your Malta visa
We are a licensed visa consultancy in Patiala, Punjab. You get one consultant from your first call to the visa decision, an honest assessment of whether Malta and your chosen programme fit your goals, and fixed, disclosed fees. We prepare the study visa file correctly and early, given how quickly places fill.
Malta visa FAQs
Is English used in Malta? Yes: English is an official language of Malta. Universities, government and daily life all operate in English, so there is no language barrier for Indian students.
Are courses in Malta taught in English? Yes: teaching is in English across the University of Malta and the island's institutions.
How much money do I need for a Malta study visa? Malta requires proof you can cover your living costs for the period of study, on top of tuition. See our proof of funds guide.
Can I work while studying in Malta? Students can work alongside their studies within the rules for student permits. Treat it as support, not funding.
Can I stay in Malta after my degree? Yes: graduates can apply for a period to stay and look for skilled work.
Does a Maltese visa let me travel in Schengen? Yes. A Maltese study visa allows short visits across the other Schengen countries while you study.
Is it hard to find housing in Malta? Malta is a small, popular island, and housing costs are real. Start your accommodation search early and budget for it honestly.
My Schengen visa was refused: what now? Identify the exact reason, then appeal within the deadline or reapply with a stronger file. See our Schengen visa rejection guide.
Further reading
- Study visa hub: compare Malta with other destinations
- Proof of funds for a study visa, how much to show and how
- Schengen visa rejection from India: reasons and recovery
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