Malta Tourist Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees)

Malta visa applications from India are submitted at VFS Global and decided by the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi. Because the decision sits in New Delhi and the fee is lost on a refusal, it pays to understand exactly what you are paying for and how to protect it. All amounts are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For documents, centres and the full application process, see our Malta visa guide for Indians.

What is the Malta tourist visa fee in rupees?

The VFS page publishes only the adult rate and the 6-to-12 rate for short stays. If you are travelling with a child younger than six, confirm the amount with VFS before you book rather than assuming it.

Why does the rupee figure change?

Malta's short-stay visa fee is set at EUR 90. VFS converts it to rupees at the current exchange rate, so the INR figure on the day you book can differ slightly from the one quoted here. The VFS service fee of INR 2931 is published directly in rupees.

The same euro-to-rupee logic applies to Malta's other visas, which is why a tourist should not confuse them. VFS shows INR 9038 / EUR 100 for a Study / Training (D) visa and INR 13556 / EUR 150 for work, research and family-reunion long-stay visas. A tourist trip of up to 90 days in any 180-day period needs only the short-stay fee.

When do you pay, and is anything refunded?

Malta collects the visa fee up front: you pay it when booking the appointment on the VFS website, then attend the centre, where your photograph and fingerprints are taken. The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused, and the optional VFS services are non-refundable too.

That makes the refusal risk a real cost. Maltese consulates in India had a refusal rate of 32.1% for short-stay Schengen applications in 2025, according to European Commission statistics (2,720 visas not issued; 8,587 applications lodged). In 2024 the rate was 44.9% (1,645 visas not issued; 4,203 applications lodged). These figures cover all applicants and all reasons; they say nothing certain about your own file.

What else belongs in a Malta visa budget?

• Travel medical insurance: at least EUR 30,000 of cover, valid for all Schengen countries for the whole trip, bought only from one of 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India.
• Accommodation proof: a confirmed hotel booking, or a "Declaration of Proof" signed by your host and witnessed by a Maltese Public Notary, with the host's ID, proof of residence and income.
• A return flight reservation: plus intra-Schengen transport if you visit several states.
• Financial documents: for employees, an original 3-month bank statement stamped and signed by the bank, 3 months of payslips, the employment contract, the employer's holiday approval and ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years.
• Travel to a centre: VFS has 11 Malta centres: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai.

How long does processing take after you pay?

The standard time is 15 days, and it may take up to three weeks, particularly for applications from Indian states outside Delhi. Files lodged in Cochin and Lucknow need up to 3 extra days of transit to reach the High Commission. Malta's Foreign Ministry gives 15 calendar days as standard, extendable up to 45 calendar days if more documents or review are needed.

You can apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 calendar days before travel. VFS recommends applying at least 4 weeks before departure, and that is the safer plan if you are submitting outside Delhi.

How do you avoid losing the fee?

• Bring every checklist item. VFS asks for a copy of your PAN card and your Aadhaar card with a photocopy, along with the 2026 tourism checklist documents.
• Bring your old passport. It is mandatory, and the current one must have enough blank pages (the official document list says at least 3 blank pages, while the VFS page text says at least two, so aim for 3).
• Match the insurer to the approved list. A policy from an insurer outside the 16 recognised companies does not meet the requirement.
• Avoid non-refundable tickets. Embassies generally advise against buying them before a decision; a verifiable reservation shows the dates without the risk.
• Know how multiple entry is decided. Malta's foreign ministry says multiple-entry visas are generally granted to applicants who have previously held and used Schengen visas on multiple occasions.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare the return flight reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter your Malta file needs. A flight reservation costs INR 1,000; the full package of reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter is INR 3,000. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or visit our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Indian children pay for a Malta tourist visa?

Children aged 6 to 12 pay INR 4997 (EUR 45), half the adult fee. The VFS page does not list a rate for younger children, so confirm it with VFS before booking. The INR 2931 VFS service fee applies per application.

Is the Malta visa fee the same for business and family visits?

VFS lists one short-stay adult fee of INR 9994 (EUR 90) for Malta's Schengen C visas, which include tourist, business and visiting family and friends categories. Long-stay D visas have different fees.

How early can I pay and apply for a Malta tourist visa?

Malta's Foreign Ministry says you can apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 calendar days before travel. VFS recommends applying at least 4 weeks before departure.

Does a multiple-entry Malta visa cost more?

The VFS fee table shows no separate multiple-entry charge for short stays. Malta's foreign ministry says multiple-entry visas are generally granted to applicants who have previously held and used Schengen visas on multiple occasions.