Malta Employment Visa Nepali 2026: Permit & Salary

Document checklist and eligibility for the Malta employment visa

Embassy reviewers in Kathmandu check five things in order on every Nepali file:

1. Passport with the required validity remaining beyond return and at least 2 blank pages.
2. Identity proof — Nepali citizenship card or NID copy with the application form.
3. Financial proof — 3-6 months of bank statements (original, signed and stamped on every page), tax returns where applicable, salary slips.
4. Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet) and hotel reservations covering the full stay.
5. Employment purpose proof — purpose-specific cover letter signed and dated.

The application is rejected if any one line is missing or unsigned — there is no partial credit.

Quick facts

Visa type	Long-Stay Visa (Type D) + Single Permit — Employment
Stay duration	Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable for the duration of employment.
Validity	Single-entry visa for first arrival; multi-entry on Single Permit.
Entries	Single (entry); multiple via Single Permit.
Processing time	Single Permit application at Identity Malta: 3 months. Type D entry visa at High Commission Delhi: 3 weeks after Single Permit approval.
Embassy / centre	VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu
Address (Kathmandu)	Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Bank counter inside the VAC (NIBL) prepares Demand Drafts payable to "High Commission of the Republic of Malta, New Delhi" for an additional NPR 1,375. Book appointment at vfsglobal.com/malta/nepal.
Hours	Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00 (consular by appointment). Visa decisions issued by the High Commission Visa Office in Delhi (or by Identity Malta in Valletta for Type D); VFS Kathmandu handles intake only. Note: queries submitted directly to the High Commission are NOT answered — route via VFS [email protected] instead.
Online portal	https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/malta/nepal/english (VFS Malta Nepal — appointment + categories + fees) · https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/missions/asia/india — High Commission of Malta New Delhi · https://www.identitymalta.com — Identity Malta Agency (Type D adjudication, work permits, single permit) · https://homeaffairs.gov.mt — Ministry of Home Affairs Malta (residence policy) · https://residency-malta.gov.mt — Residency Malta Agency (Permanent Residence Programme via property + investment)
Last verified	2026-04-26

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• Income proof for Maltese visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
• Malta joined the Schengen Area on 21 December 2007. Short-stay Schengen visas (Type C) issued by Malta are valid across all 29 Schengen states; Schengen visas issued by other members are valid for entry to Malta under the same conditions.
• Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen Type C visa, an LTV with multi-entry, a Schengen Type D long-stay visa, or a Schengen residence permit DO NOT need a separate Maltese visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
• GOOD NEWS for Nepal: VFS Malta VAC IS in Kathmandu (Chhaya Devi Complex, Thamel). Unlike Cyprus / Czech / Estonia / Ireland / Croatia, Nepali applicants do NOT need to travel to India for Maltese visas.
• Application timing rules (per Schengen Visa Code): submit short-stay applications at minimum 15 days, maximum 3 months before travel. Long-stay (Type D) applications can be filed up to 6 months in advance — Identity Malta recommends 4+ weeks lead time to avoid travel disruption.

Documents required for the Malta employment visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Type D visa application form (signed)	Yes
Approval-in-Principle (AIP) Single Permit letter from Identity Malta	Yes	Employer-side document; AIP is mandatory before the worker can file entry visa.
Original Work Permit Letter (from Identity Malta Agency approval)	Yes	Specifies position, employer, salary, validity.
Employment contract from Maltese employer	Yes	Includes position, salary (≥ Maltese minimum wage of EUR 925/month gross in 2026 for 40-hour week), duration, address of workplace.
Educational certificates + experience letters supporting the role	Yes	Notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled. Some regulated occupations require Malta-recognition (warrant) before the Single Permit is issued.
Employment / sponsorship letter detailing role and salary	Yes
Comprehensive health insurance valid in Malta (≥ EUR 30,000) for first 6 months	Yes	After Single Permit issuance + payment of social-security contributions, worker is auto-enrolled in Maltese public healthcare.
Police clearance from Nepal MoFA AND from any country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (MoFA-apostilled)	Yes
Confirmed accommodation in Malta (employer-provided OR rental contract ≥ 12 months)	Yes
Bank statement (last 6 months, applicant + sponsor as applicable)	Yes
Demand Draft for Type D Work fee EUR 150 + applicable VFS service fees	Yes
ANY ONE income bundle (Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)	Yes
2. Salary-Based Income	Recommended	Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter	Yes	On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter	Yes	Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer	Yes	Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements	Yes	Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

How to apply for the Malta employment visa from Nepal

(1) Maltese employer applies for Single Permit at Identity Malta on the worker's behalf, including employment contract + Labour Market Test for non-shortage occupations; (2) once Identity Malta issues Approval-in-Principle (AIP), applicant files Type D entry visa at VFS Kathmandu; (3) collect entry visa; (4) within 14 days of arrival, register at Identity Malta in Valletta to collect the Single Permit residence card.

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/malta/nepal/english (VFS Malta Nepal — appointment + categories + fees) · https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/missions/asia/india — High Commission of Malta New Delhi · https://www.identitymalta.com — Identity Malta Agency (Type D adjudication, work permits, single permit) · https://homeaffairs.gov.mt — Ministry of Home Affairs Malta (residence policy) · https://residency-malta.gov.mt — Residency Malta Agency (Permanent Residence Programme via property + investment) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu (Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Bank counter inside the VAC (NIBL) prepares Demand Drafts payable to "High Commission of the Republic of Malta, New Delhi" for an additional NPR 1,375. Book appointment at vfsglobal.com/malta/nepal.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (Visa fee in INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "High Commission of the Republic of Malta, New Delhi" — bank counter inside the VFS Kathmandu VAC (NIBL) prepares the DD for an additional NPR 1,375 if needed. VFS service fee + courier in cash NPR or by card / QR at the VAC counter. Demand Draft fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if the visa is refused.).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Malta employment visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the employment purpose — exactly what the Malta embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu in Kathmandu.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Malta employment visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-MT files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Malta missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Malta embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Malta mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Malta embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Malta

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Malta, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Malta immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Malta after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Malta embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

High Commission of Malta — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Sri Lanka)

B-13, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India

Phone

+91 11 4115 9999

Email

[email protected]

Hours

Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00 (consular by appointment). Visa decisions issued by the High Commission Visa Office in Delhi (or by Identity Malta in Valletta for Type D); VFS Kathmandu handles intake only. Note: queries submitted directly to the High Commission are NOT answered — route via VFS [email protected] instead.

Website

https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/missions/asia/india

VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Bank counter inside the VAC (NIBL) prepares Demand Drafts payable to "High Commission of the Republic of Malta, New Delhi" for an additional NPR 1,375. Book appointment at vfsglobal.com/malta/nepal.

Related Yatra resources

• Malta visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
• Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
• PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
• All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
• Same Malta visa, different angle: work process
• Switzerland employment visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
• Albania employment visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
• Flight bookings to Malta — once your visa lands, book direct.
• Hotel deals in Malta — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
• About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official High Commission of Malta — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan + Sri Lanka) portal and VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. Embassy data was last verified on 2026-04-26 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-12. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.