# Malta Visa Fee from India 2026: Every Charge in Rupees

> INR 9,994 for an adult Malta Schengen visa, INR 4,997 for a child, INR 2,931 to VFS, plus optional extras. Every Malta charge in rupees, including D visas and work permits.

_Published: 2026-10-22 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1205_

## TL;DR

VFS Global lists the Malta short-stay visa at INR 9,994 (EUR 90) per adult and INR 4,997 (EUR 45) per child aged 6 to 12, plus a INR 2,931 service charge. The visa fee is non-refundable if refused, and Malta's refusal rate for applications lodged in India was 32.1% in 2025.

## Key takeaways

- Adult short-stay visa: INR 9,994 / EUR 90; child aged 6 to 12: INR 4,997 / EUR 45.
- VFS service charge: INR 2,931 per short-stay application, inclusive of GST.
- The INR figure follows the current exchange rate; the euro amount is the fixed reference.
- Long-stay (D) visas at VFS range from INR 9,038 to INR 21,834, and Identità work permits cost EUR 600 for a first application.
- The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused.

**The Malta short-stay (Schengen) visa fee for Indian adults is INR 9,994 (EUR 90), and INR 4,997 (EUR 45) for children aged 6 to 12, according to VFS Global's Malta page for India. VFS adds a service charge of INR 2,931 per application, including GST, and the visa fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.**

## Article

All amounts below are from VFS Global's Malta pages for India and from Identità, Malta's agency for residence and work permits, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Applications from India are decided by the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi. For the full process, documents and centre list, see our Malta visa guide for Indian citizens.

### How much does a Malta tourist visa cost in rupees?
A tourist, business or family-visit trip of up to 90 days uses the Schengen short-stay (C) visa. Its charges are the same for every short-stay purpose.

ChargeINREURVisa fee, adultINR 9,994EUR 90Visa fee, child between 6 and 12 yearsINR 4,997EUR 45VFS service charge, per application (incl. GST)INR 2,931Not statedSo an adult pays two compulsory amounts: the visa fee, which goes to Malta, and the service charge, which goes to VFS Global for collecting your documents, photo and fingerprints at one of its 11 centres. The centres are New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai.

### Why can the rupee amount change?
VFS states that the INR amount is charged 'as per current exchange rate'. The euro figure, EUR 90 for an adult, is the fixed reference; INR 9,994 is its rupee equivalent at the time VFS last published it. If the euro moves, the rupee figure you pay at booking can move with it. Check the VFS page on the day you book rather than relying on an old screenshot or a forum post.

### Which VFS extras are optional?
VFS sells several add-ons. Malta does not require any of them, and all are non-refundable.

- Courier (passport delivered to you): INR 808
- SMS updates: INR 149
- Premium Lounge: INR 3,983
- Prime Time Passport Collection: INR 450
- Hold at Location: INR 450
None of these changes how long the High Commission takes to decide. The standard processing time is 15 days and may stretch to three weeks, particularly for applicants 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 adds that a decision can be extended up to 45 calendar days if more documents or review are needed.

### What do Malta long-stay visas and work permits cost?
Stays over 90 days use a national long-stay (D) visa, and work also needs a permit from Identità. These are separate payments: the D-visa fee goes through VFS in India, while the permit fee is paid to Identità.

Long-stay chargeAmountPaid toStudy / Training (D)INR 9,038 / EUR 100, plus VFS service charge INR 2,413VFSScientific research, work visa, family reunion, provision of service (D)INR 13,556 / EUR 150 (family reunion child 6-12: INR 4,596 / EUR 50)VFSWork permit, Extended service (D)INR 21,834 / EUR 250, plus VFS service charge INR 13,500VFSSingle Permit, first applicationEUR 600 (renewal EUR 150 per year)IdentitàKey Employee or Specialist Employee Initiative permitEUR 600 (renewal EUR 150 per year)IdentitàEU Blue CardEUR 600 for year 1 plus EUR 150 for year 2IdentitàStudent national visa, courses over 90 daysEUR 100 standard or EUR 150 extended (ages 6-11: EUR 50; 0-5: free)IdentitàTwo cautions apply. First, VFS keeps its long-stay sections hidden from the page's visa-type selector, so the INR figures for study and other D visas may be outdated. Identità's own student checklist (version 2.1, 13 August 2025) gives EUR 100 for the standard student visa with an appointment within 3 weeks, or EUR 150 for the extended service with a next-day appointment. Second, Identità publishes permit fees only in euros; there is no official INR amount.

Since 1 August 2025, Identità also charges EUR 600 for a change of employer and EUR 300 for a change of designation on a Single Permit. A work-permit applicant must hold an Approval in Principle letter from Identità before booking the D-visa appointment at VFS.

### When do you pay, and what happens to the money if Malta says no?
The visa fee is paid when you book the appointment on the VFS website, before you hand in a single document. That timing matters, because the fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused.

Refusals are not rare for Malta. European Commission data shows that 32.1% of Schengen applications lodged at Maltese consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (2,720 of 8,587), down from 44.9% in 2024 (1,645 of 4,203). These are totals for all applicants in those years; they say nothing about your own chances. If you are refused, follow the appeal instructions in the official refusal letter.

Before you pay, avoid the mistakes that waste a non-refundable fee:

- Applying with a passport that has fewer than 3 months' validity after your stay or was issued more than 10 years ago
- Buying travel insurance from a company outside the 16 Schengen-recognised insurers in India
- Booking too late: VFS recommends applying at least 4 weeks before departure, and Malta's foreign ministry says no later than 15 calendar days before travel
- Forgetting the copies of your Aadhaar and PAN cards that the checklist asks for

### What other costs should a Malta budget include?
Beyond fees, the tourism checklist creates a few costs of its own. Travel medical insurance must cover at least EUR 30,000 for the whole trip, including arrival and departure dates; the premium depends on the insurer. If you stay with a host instead of a hotel, the host signs a 'Declaration of Proof' witnessed by a Maltese Public Notary, with their ID, proof of residence and income. And your return flight reservation should not become a paid, non-refundable ticket before the visa decision.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares verifiable flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for Schengen visa files. Packages range from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use the contact page.

### Frequently asked questions

#### Who decides Malta visa applications from India?
The High Commission of the Republic of Malta in New Delhi decides short-stay visas for residents of India. Applications are lodged at VFS Global, and visa queries go to VFS rather than the High Commission. Long-stay (D) visas are decided by Identità in Malta.

#### Does a Malta work permit need special health insurance?
Yes. For a Single Permit, Identità asks for health insurance with at least EUR 100,000 cover, inpatient and outpatient, for the whole stay; travel insurance is not accepted. This is a different requirement from the EUR 30,000 travel insurance for a short-stay visa.

#### Is the VFS optional service fee refundable for Malta?
No. VFS marks its optional services for Malta (courier, SMS, Premium Lounge, Prime Time Passport Collection, Hold at Location) as non-refundable. Choose them only if you actually need them.

#### How early can I apply and pay for a Malta visa?
You can apply up to 6 months before travel. VFS recommends applying at least 4 weeks before departure, and Malta's foreign ministry sets the latest point at 15 calendar days before travel.

## FAQ

### Who decides Malta visa applications from India?

The High Commission of the Republic of Malta in New Delhi decides short-stay visas for residents of India. Applications are lodged at VFS Global, and visa queries go to VFS rather than the High Commission. Long-stay (D) visas are decided by Identità in Malta.

### Does a Malta work permit need special health insurance?

Yes. For a Single Permit, Identità asks for health insurance with at least EUR 100,000 cover, inpatient and outpatient, for the whole stay; travel insurance is not accepted. This is a different requirement from the EUR 30,000 travel insurance for a short-stay visa.

### Is the VFS optional service fee refundable for Malta?

No. VFS marks its optional services for Malta (courier, SMS, Premium Lounge, Prime Time Passport Collection, Hold at Location) as non-refundable. Choose them only if you actually need them.

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

You can apply up to 6 months before travel. VFS recommends applying at least 4 weeks before departure, and Malta's foreign ministry sets the latest point at 15 calendar days before travel.

## 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. [Identità – Labour Migration Policy fact sheet (measures from 1 August 2025)](https://identita.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fact-Sheet.pdf) — Identità (Malta)
3. [Malta Ministry for Foreign Affairs – General visa questions](https://missions.foreign.gov.mt/visa-faqs/) — Malta Ministry for Foreign Affairs