Visa application

A long-stay (D) visa is a national visa that can be issued to an alien for a temporary stay in Malta once or several times. D-visa may be issued for the period of stay of up to 365 days within twelve consecutive months and it allows to stay in other Schengen Member States up to 90 days within the period of 180 days.

A long-stay visa must be applied for in person at an Maltan representation which handles visa applications or at a service point of the Police and Border Guard Board in Malta. If there is no Maltan representation in your home country, you may apply for a visa at any Maltan representation handling visa applications. Be sure to check Maltan Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nationals of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and any third-country national holding a residence permit of a Schengen State do not need a visa to enter Malta.

  • Valid travel document
  • Completed and signed visa application form
  • One color photo (size 35x45 mm)
  • Medical insurance
  • Proof of financial means
  • Documents indicating the purpose of journey – Letter of Admission
  • Cover letter
  • Pay the visa processing fee - 120€

  • Travel document must be issued within previous 10 years, contain at least two blank pages, and must be valid at least 3 moths after the expiration date of the visa
  • Medical insurance must cover at least EUR 30.000 for family doctor, hospitalization, and specialized medicine in Malta. Respective documents must have your name, date, and signature.
  • To prove your sufficient means you need to source and regulatory of the income. You may provide, for instance, your parents or relatives' pay slips from the last six months with the bank statement about receiving the salary. Respective documents must have your name, date, and signature.
  • Be prepared to have Letter of Admission with you. It will also be sent straight to embassy of your choosing
  • Cover letter is an introduction of yourself for embassy