Applies via: VFS GlobalSchengen short-stay visaSources checked on
Indian citizens apply for a Malta visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Short stay — Adult is INR 9994 / EUR 90. Processing time (General (short stay)): Standard 15 days; may take up to three weeks, particularly for Nepal, Maldives and Indian states outside Delhi. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Chennai (6 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.
Malta visa applications from India are submitted at VFS Global and decided by the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi; visa queries must be addressed to VFS, not the High Commission. Applications can be made up to 6 months in advance; VFS recommends applying at least 4 weeks before departure. Applicants' photographs and biometrics are captured at the VFS centre; documents must be submitted in person (original + copy), with a copy of PAN card and Aadhaar card. Maltese/EU/EEA family members needing a visa may write to visa.newdelhi@gov.mt for an appointment. Long-stay work permit applications through the Extended Service require a valid Approval in Principle (AIP) letter from Identity Malta before booking. Malta's foreign ministry says multiple-entry visas are generally granted to applicants who have previously held and used Schengen visas on multiple occasions.
Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa (Annex I of Regulation 2018/1806, which Malta's foreign ministry points applicants to), so Indians must get a Schengen short-stay (C) visa before travelling, applied for through VFS Global in India for the Malta High Commission in New Delhi.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: there is no online-only Malta visa for Indians. Applications are lodged at a VFS Global centre in India after booking an appointment (visa fee paid when booking), and biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are collected in person at the appointment.
Visa-free entry
Not available: India is on the EU visa-required list (Annex I, Regulation 2018/1806), so Indians need a Schengen short-stay (C) visa before travelling to Malta; it allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period (VFS India).
How to apply from India — step by step
1
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2
Book an appointment
Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).
3
Submit your application
Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin and others listed below.
4
Give biometrics
Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5
Pay the fees
Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.
How much is the Malta visa fee for Indian citizens?
Short stay — Adult
INR 9994 / EUR 90
INR as per current exchange rate; non-refundable if refused
Short stay — Child between 6-12 years
INR 4997 / EUR 45
Study / Training (D)
INR 9038 / EUR 100
As shown on VFS page (long-stay options appear hidden from the page's selector); VFS service charge INR 2413; Identità's standard student national visa fee is also EUR 100
Scientific Research / Work Visa / Residence Visa-Family Reunion / Provision of Service (D)
INR 13556 / EUR 150
Family Reunion child 6-12: INR 4596 / EUR 50
Work permit – Extended service
INR 21,834 / EUR 250
Visa fee paid when booking the appointment on the VFS website; VFS service charge INR 13,500 at the VAC
Optional VFS services (short stay)
Courier INR 808; SMS INR 149; Premium Lounge INR 3983; Prime Time Passport Collection INR 450; Hold at Location INR 450
Non-refundable
Single Permit - first application (Identità, Malta)
EUR 600
From 1 August 2025: renewal €150 per year; change of employer €600; change of designation €300; €150 for health-sector and elderly/disability-care roles. Paid to Identità, separate from the VFS D-visa fee.
Ages 6-11: EUR 50; 0-5: free; paid by credit/visa card (Identità Central Visa Unit checklist v2.1, 13 August 2025). VFS India shows INR 9038 / EUR 100 for Study / Training (D) plus a VFS service charge of INR 2413 on a section hidden from its visa-type selector, so the INR figure may be outdated.
Service fee: INR 2931/- per application (short stay), inclusive of GST; INR 13,500 for Work Permit – Extended service
Checklist
What documents are required for a Malta visa from India?
All applicants
9 items
Application form duly filled in and signed (both parents sign for minors)
One recent passport size colour photograph, white background, 3.5cm x 4.5cm (do not staple)
Passport valid at least 3 months after intended stay, issued within previous 10 years, at least 3 blank pages (VFS page text: at least two blank pages); old passport mandatory
Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000, covering entire trip; purchased only from one of 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India
Cover letter stating purpose, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation
Return/round-trip flight reservation (plus intra-Schengen transport if several states)
Original & photocopy of passport biodata page, last page, and previous Schengen stamps
Aadhaar card (with photocopy); copy of PAN card
Documents not printed back-to-back; photocopies of all documents in each application
Tourism (VFS checklist 2026)
7 items
Certificate of the travel agency confirming an organised trip or other document indicating travel plans
Proof of accommodation: confirmed hotel booking, or 'Declaration of Proof' signed by host, witnessed by Maltese Public Notary, with host ID, proof of residence and income
Employed: original 3-month bank statement (stamped/signed), 3 months payslips, employment contract, employer's holiday approval, ITR acknowledgment last two assessment years
Company owner/self-employed: 3-month bank statement, company registration incl. GST number, ITR acknowledgment last two years, business bank account statement
Sponsored: 3-month bank statement, proof of sponsorship, applicant's ITR acknowledgment last two years
Retired: pension statements for last three months and/or proof of regular income
Minors: notarised parental consent, copies of parents' passports/ID
Work Permit – Extended service (D)
3 items
Valid Approval in Principle (AIP) letter issued by Identity Malta Agency
Original invitation letter and original work permit letter (Identity Malta) — VFS will not accept applications without it
Aadhaar card with photocopy
Photo
What are the Malta visa photo specifications?
Size
3.5cm x 4.5cm
Background
White
Photograph captured at the VFS centre as part of biometrics; carry one photo per specification
Children below 1 year need not attend; submit two photographs
Insurance
Is travel medical insurance required for a Malta visa?
Required
Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, at least EUR 30,000, covering the entire trip including arrival and departure dates; may only be purchased from one of 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India.
Processing
How long does Malta visa processing take?
General (short stay)
Standard 15 days; may take up to three weeks, particularly for Nepal, Maldives and Indian states outside Delhi
Cochin, Lucknow & Nepal applications
Additional transit of up to 3 days to reach the High Commission (not included in standard time)
Work visa
10 to 15 days / 15 working days (both stated on VFS page)
Key Employee Initiative permit (Identità)
Within 5 working days
Specialist Employee Initiative permit (Identità)
Within 15 working days
Student national visa (D) / Study-Training
10 to 15 days (VFS India study section, which is hidden from the page's visa-type selector and may be outdated); Identità asks for the application to be submitted at least 9 weeks before the course starts
Short-stay (C) visa - Malta Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Standard 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 calendar days if more documents or review are needed; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 calendar days before travel
Appeal after a short-stay visa refusal
Follow the appeal instructions given in the official refusal letter (Malta Ministry for Foreign Affairs)
Visa types
Which Malta visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Short Stay Visa (Schengen C)
Business
Tourist
Visiting Family And Friends
Seamen
Family Member of EU and EEA (C Visa)
Cultural, Sports and Film Crew
Official Delegation (C Visa)
Student or Religious C Visa
Medical
Long Stay Visa (D) — sections on VFS page
Long stay visa – Extended service
Work Permit – Extended service
Scientific Research
Study / Training
Work Visa (Employment Visa)
Residence Visa / Family Reunion
Provision Of Service
Information
Eu-regulation
Work and residence permits (Identità, Malta)
Single Permit (employment)
Key Employee Initiative (KEI)
Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI)
EU Blue Card
Long stay
Malta study and work visas for Indians
Single Permit (work and residence permit)
Work
Malta's combined work and residence permit for non-EU workers hired by a Maltese employer. The application is made to Identità; once an Approval in Principle (AIP) letter is issued, the Indian worker books a long-stay (D) visa appointment at VFS in India.
Salary must meet or exceed Malta's National Minimum Wage, comply with the relevant sectoral collective agreement or Wage Regulation Order, and be consistent with the job position
Salary in the application, the Jobsplus declaration and the employment contract must match, or the application is returned
Employer must advertise the vacancy for at least 3 weeks within the 2 months before applying (2 weeks for KEI, SEI, EU Blue Card and Skilled Occupation List roles; exemptions include health and elderly/disability care jobs); from October 2025 on the Jobsplus portal and EURES
Passport valid at least 6 months, signed application form, employment contract, photo, proof of accommodation, signed CV
Health insurance with at least €100,000 cover (inpatient and outpatient, Malta and other European countries) for the whole stay; travel insurance not accepted
Hospitality and food-service roles: a Skills Pass from the Institute of Tourism Studies and a Malta Food Handler licence
Permit is for one employer and one occupation at a time
Valid AIP letter from Identità needed before booking the D-visa appointment at VFS India (Extended Service)
Fast-track Single Permit for third-country nationals offered a managerial or highly technical job in Malta.
Annual gross salary of at least €45,000 (effective August 2025; excluding allowances and benefits)
Job offer in ISCO groups 1-3 (managers, professionals, technicians)
Relevant qualifications or at least 3 years' experience in the role
Job advertised for at least 2 weeks within the 2 months before applying
Permit valid 1 year at first, renewable for up to 3 years with a valid contract and the stamped annual tax declaration
Family can join without the usual 12-month wait if the sponsor holds an AIP, earns at least €50,000 a year (sponsor + 1 dependent) plus €6,000 for each additional dependent, has €100,000 health cover per dependent and uses private schooling for school-age children
EU residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a job offer in Malta.
Salary of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Malta (as published by the National Statistics Office); Identità does not publish a fixed euro figure on the pages checked
University degree at MQF Level 6 or higher, or at least 5 years of proven professional experience
Binding employment contract or job offer of at least 6 months
First issued for up to 24 months (or contract + 3 months), renewable for up to 36 months
If the job ends, the holder must inform Identità and has 3 months to find a new qualifying job (Identità's highly-qualified FAQ: 6 months after holding the card for more than 2 years and 6 months)
Indians accepted on a course longer than 90 days apply for a national long-stay (D) visa, handled by Identità's Central Visa Unit, at an authorised external service provider (VFS in India) by appointment.
Submit at least 9 weeks before the course start date, with the VFS appointment letter
Passport valid for 10 months; signed application form; one ICAO-standard photo
School enrolment letter naming the MFHEA-registered institution, full course name, MQF level, ECTS, duration, full/part time, breaks, weekly contact hours and lecture address, plus proof of fee payment
Funds of at least 75% of the national minimum wage for every month of study: last 3 months' bank statements and a recent bank certificate (sponsor: their 3-month statements, signed declaration and ID); copy of the international bank card to be used in Malta
Schengen-valid medical and travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000 for study purposes - covering at least 91 consecutive days for MQF level 5 and above, or the whole stay for MQF level 4 and below
Flight itinerary: entry no more than two weeks before the course starts; a return ticket if the course is shorter than six months
Accommodation proof in the applicant's name for the first 14 nights (school letter, registered lease, notarised host declaration or hotel booking)
Minors: legalised and translated birth certificate, parents' passport copies and consent letter; all documents in English
Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.
Where to apply
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Malta visa?
New Delhi
Ahmedabad
Bengaluru
Chandigarh
Chennai
Cochin
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Kolkata
Lucknow
Mumbai
Which office covers your state
High Commission of the Republic of Malta, D15, Block D, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021 (tel +91 11 47231690; maltahighcommission.newdelhi@gov.mt; visa section in writing only: visa.newdelhi@gov.mt; open Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)
All of India: Schengen short-stay visas for Indian residents are processed here, with applications lodged at VFS centres in New Delhi, Cochin and Lucknow; the mission also covers Nepal, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Long-stay (D) visas are decided by Identità in Malta
EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began progressive operation at Schengen external borders, registering non-EU short-stay travellers' passport data, fingerprints and facial image.
Before hiring a worker who is still abroad, employers must show the vacancy was advertised for at least 3 weeks (2 weeks for KEI, SEI, EU Blue Card and Skilled Occupation List roles) within the 2 months before applying; non-compliant applications are ineligible.
Single Permit holders whose job is terminated get a 30-day grace period to find new work, extendable by 30 days with proof of financial self-sufficiency.
Malta visa for Indians — frequently asked questions
Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.
How much is the Malta visa fee for Indian citizens?
Short stay — Adult: INR 9994 / EUR 90; Short stay — Child between 6-12 years: INR 4997 / EUR 45; Study / Training (D): INR 9038 / EUR 100. 7 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 2931/- per application (short stay), inclusive of GST; INR 13,500 for Work Permit – Extended service.
What documents are required for a Malta visa from India?
Application form duly filled in and signed (both parents sign for minors); One recent passport size colour photograph, white background, 3.5cm x 4.5cm (do not staple); Passport valid at least 3 months after intended stay, issued within previous 10 years, at least 3 blank pages (VFS page text: at least two blank pages); old passport mandatory; Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000, covering entire trip; purchased only from one of 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India; Cover letter stating purpose, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation; Return/round-trip flight reservation (plus intra-Schengen transport if several states). Plus 3 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 2 visa categories.
How long does Malta visa processing take for Indians?
General (short stay): Standard 15 days; may take up to three weeks, particularly for Nepal, Maldives and Indian states outside Delhi; Cochin, Lucknow & Nepal applications: Additional transit of up to 3 days to reach the High Commission (not included in standard time); Work visa: 10 to 15 days / 15 working days (both stated on VFS page).
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Malta visa?
Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai.
Can Indians get a Malta visa on arrival or an eVisa?
Visa on arrival — Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa (Annex I of Regulation 2018/1806, which Malta's foreign ministry points applicants to), so Indians must get a Schengen short-stay (C) visa before travelling, applied for through VFS Global in India for the Malta High Commission in New Delhi. eVisa — Not available: there is no online-only Malta visa for Indians. Applications are lodged at a VFS Global centre in India after booking an appointment (visa fee paid when booking), and biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are collected in person at the appointment. Visa-free entry — Not available: India is on the EU visa-required list (Annex I, Regulation 2018/1806), so Indians need a Schengen short-stay (C) visa before travelling to Malta; it allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period (VFS India).
What photo size is required for a Malta visa?
Size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm. Background: White.
Is travel medical insurance required for a Malta visa?
Yes. Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, at least EUR 30,000, covering the entire trip including arrival and departure dates; may only be purchased from one of 16 Schengen-recognised insurance companies in India.
Which Malta visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Short Stay Visa (Schengen C), Long Stay Visa (D) — sections on VFS page, Information and Work and residence permits (Identità, Malta). 21 visa types are listed on this page.
Identità – Key Employee Initiative: who is eligibleEmbassy / official government site · Checked on · https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main-page/noneu-nationals/employment-related-permits/highly-qualified-individuals/key-employee-initiative/who-is-eligible/
