# Malta VFS Appointment from India: Slots, Fees and Tips > How Indians book a Malta visa appointment with VFS Global: centres, what you pay when booking, how early to book, what to bring and special appointment routes. _Published: 2026-10-22 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1148_ ## TL;DR Malta visa appointments in India are booked online with VFS Global, which runs 11 centres for the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi. Adults pay the INR 9994 / EUR 90 visa fee when booking plus a VFS service charge of INR 2931. Book up to 6 months ahead and at least 4 weeks before departure. ## Key takeaways - Malta visa queries go to VFS Global, not the High Commission; the High Commission in New Delhi decides the visa. - Adults pay INR 9994 / EUR 90 and children aged 6-12 INR 4997 / EUR 45, plus a VFS service charge of INR 2931. - Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 calendar days before travel; VFS recommends at least 4 weeks. - Bring originals and copies, an Aadhaar card with photocopy and a PAN card copy; the old passport is mandatory. - Work permit applicants need a valid Approval in Principle (AIP) letter from Identity Malta before booking. **According to VFS Global and the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi, Indians book a Malta visa appointment online with VFS Global and pay the visa fee while booking: INR 9994 / EUR 90 for adults. Appointments run at 11 VFS centres. Book up to 6 months ahead, ideally at least 4 weeks before departure.** ## Article European Commission data show that 32.1% of short-stay applications lodged at Maltese consulates in India were not issued in 2025, so the appointment is worth preparing for properly. Here is how booking works, what it costs and what to bring, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For the wider process and visa types, see our Malta visa guide for Indians. ### Where can you book a Malta visa appointment in India? VFS Global lists 11 Malta visa application centres: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai. The High Commission of Malta in New Delhi (D15, Block D, Anand Niketan) decides short-stay Schengen visas for residents of all of India. Its own page mentions centres in New Delhi, Cochin and Lucknow, so confirm your city in the VFS booking system before you plan travel to a centre. One rule surprises people: visa queries must be addressed to VFS, not to the High Commission. The High Commission's visa section deals only in writing, at visa.newdelhi@gov.mt, which is also where family members of Maltese, EU or EEA citizens request an appointment. ### How do you book a Malta VFS appointment, step by step? - Choose the category. Short-stay options include Tourist, Business, Visiting Family and Friends, Seamen, Cultural, Sports and Film Crew, Student or Religious, and Medical. - Book online on the VFS Malta page and choose a centre and date. - Pay the visa fee when booking, as VFS states for Malta applications. - Print the confirmation and prepare the documents for your category. - Attend in person. Documents are submitted in person, original plus copy, and your photograph and biometrics are captured at the centre. - Track and collect. Choose optional SMS updates or courier return if you want them. ### What do you pay when you book and at the centre? ChargeAmountShort-stay visa, adultINR 9994 / EUR 90Short-stay visa, child aged 6-12INR 4997 / EUR 45VFS service charge, short stay (incl. GST)INR 2931 per applicationOptional: courier / SMSINR 808 / INR 149Optional: Premium LoungeINR 3983Optional: Prime Time Passport Collection / Hold at LocationINR 450 / INR 450Long-stay Study / Training (D)INR 9038 / EUR 100Long-stay Work, Research, Family Reunion, Provision of Service (D)INR 13556 / EUR 150Work Permit - Extended serviceINR 21,834 / EUR 250, plus VFS service charge INR 13,500The rupee amount follows the current exchange rate. The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused, and the optional services are non-refundable too. VFS's long-stay sections are hidden from the page's visa-type selector, so long-stay fees may be out of date; confirm them during booking. ### How far ahead should you book a slot? VFS does not publish Malta slot waiting times, so plan backwards from the official limits instead: - Earliest: 6 months before travel. - Recommended: at least 4 weeks before departure (VFS). - Latest: 15 calendar days before travel (Malta Ministry for Foreign Affairs). - Processing: standard 15 days, but it may take up to three weeks, particularly for Indian states outside Delhi. Applications from Cochin and Lucknow need up to 3 more days of transit to reach the High Commission. The Ministry says the 15 calendar days can be extended up to 45 if more documents or review are needed. If your dates are fixed, book the slot first and hold a flight reservation rather than a paid ticket until the decision. ### What should you bring on appointment day? - Application form, filled in and signed (both parents sign for minors) - One colour photo, 3.5cm x 4.5cm, white background, not stapled - Passport valid at least 3 months after the stay, issued within the previous 10 years, with at least 3 blank pages (the VFS page text says two), plus your old passport, which is mandatory - Originals and photocopies of the passport biodata page, last page and previous Schengen stamps - Aadhaar card with a photocopy, and a copy of your PAN card - Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 for all Schengen countries, bought from one of the 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India - Cover letter, return flight reservation and proof of accommodation (a confirmed hotel booking, or a host's 'Declaration of Proof' witnessed by a Maltese Public Notary) - Employed applicants: original 3-month bank statement, stamped and signed, 3 months' payslips, employment contract, employer's holiday approval and ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years Print documents single-sided, not back-to-back, and bring photocopies of every document for each application. ### Who books a different kind of appointment? - Family members of Maltese, EU or EEA citizens who need a visa may write to visa.newdelhi@gov.mt for an appointment. - Work permit applicants using the Extended Service need a valid Approval in Principle (AIP) letter from Identity Malta before booking; VFS will not accept the application without the original invitation letter and work permit letter. - Students on courses over 90 days submit at least 9 weeks before the course starts, with the VFS appointment letter. - Babies: children below 1 year need not attend; submit two photographs. ### Tips that make the slot count The European Commission's statistics show a refusal rate of 32.1% for short-stay Schengen applications lodged at Maltese consulates in India in 2025 (2,720 visas not issued; 8,587 applications lodged), and 44.9% in 2024. Three habits reduce avoidable problems: keep the dates on your cover letter, hotel booking, insurance and leave approval identical; buy insurance only from the recognised list; and do not skip the old passport. If you have held and used Schengen visas on multiple occasions, say so: Malta's foreign ministry says multiple-entry visas are generally granted to such applicants. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us. ### Frequently asked questions #### Can I call the Malta High Commission about my appointment? Visa queries must be addressed to VFS Global, not the High Commission. The High Commission's visa section deals only in writing, at visa.newdelhi@gov.mt. #### Is the Malta visa fee refunded if I cancel or am refused? The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused, and VFS lists its optional services as non-refundable. The pages we checked do not describe a refund for cancelled appointments, so ask VFS before you cancel. #### Do I need to give biometrics for a Malta visa? Yes. Applicants' photographs and biometrics are captured at the VFS centre, and documents must be submitted in person. Children below 1 year need not attend. #### Which insurance is accepted for a Malta visa? Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, with at least EUR 30,000 of cover for the entire trip including arrival and departure dates, bought from one of 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India. ## Steps 1. **Pick the right visa category** — Choose the short-stay category that matches your trip, such as Tourist, Business or Visiting Family and Friends. 2. **Book on the VFS Malta website** — Select one of the 11 VFS centres and a date, at least 4 weeks before departure and no more than 6 months ahead. 3. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay INR 9994 / EUR 90 per adult or INR 4997 / EUR 45 per child aged 6-12 when booking. 4. **Prepare originals and copies** — Assemble the form, photo, current and old passports, Aadhaar and PAN copies, insurance, cover letter, bookings and financial documents, printed single-sided. 5. **Attend the appointment** — Submit documents in person and give biometrics; the VFS service charge is INR 2931 per application. 6. **Track and collect** — Allow about 15 days, or up to three weeks for states outside Delhi, then collect your passport or use the courier service. ## FAQ ### Can I call the Malta High Commission about my appointment? Visa queries must be addressed to VFS Global, not the High Commission. The High Commission's visa section deals only in writing, at visa.newdelhi@gov.mt. ### Is the Malta visa fee refunded if I cancel or am refused? The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused, and VFS lists its optional services as non-refundable. The pages we checked do not describe a refund for cancelled appointments, so ask VFS before you cancel. ### Do I need to give biometrics for a Malta visa? Yes. Applicants' photographs and biometrics are captured at the VFS centre, and documents must be submitted in person. Children below 1 year need not attend. ### Which insurance is accepted for a Malta visa? Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, with at least EUR 30,000 of cover for the entire trip including arrival and departure dates, bought from one of 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India. ## Sources 1. [VFS Global — Apply for Visa to Malta in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/malta/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global 2. [VFS Global Malta India - Attend a centre (11 centres)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mlt/attend-centre) — VFS Global 3. [Malta Ministry for Foreign Affairs – General visa questions](https://missions.foreign.gov.mt/visa-faqs/) — Malta Ministry for Foreign Affairs 4. [VFS Malta India — Malta Tourism Checklist 2026](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/malta/india/english/pdf/Tourism-new-2026.pdf) — VFS Global