Up-to-date Malta visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Malta and the wider Schengen Area.
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Malta or the wider Schengen Area.
Visiting family or friends resident in Malta. Includes the special "Family Member of EU/EEA C Visa" sub-category for spouses / children of EU citizens (gratis).
Full-time study at a recognised Maltese higher-education institution (University of Malta, MCAST — Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, IELS — Institute of English Language Studies, ITS — Institute of Tourism Studies) OR vocational training programme.
Salaried employment at a Maltese employer under the EU Single Permit Directive 2011/98/EU. Combined work + residence permit issued by Identity Malta.
Transit through Malta or Malta International Airport (MLA) en route to a third country.
Permanent residence permit for non-EU nationals through a combined contribution + property + government-bond investment package — Malta's flagship investment-immigration route since 2021.
Maltese Schengen visa application form (signed)
Filed online at vfsglobal.com/malta/nepal; printed and signed by hand. Available in English and Maltese.
Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank pages)
Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports. No handwritten alterations to bio-page or validity dates.
One passport-size photo (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80 % of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background. Biometric photo captured at VFS counter.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage)
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
Confirmed accommodation in Malta for the entire stay
Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation. Include hotel name, address, and check-in / check-out dates.
Detailed travel itinerary with daily plan
Departure / arrival dates + hotel check-in / check-out dates clearly listed. If multi-Schengen trip, Malta must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this High Commission.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Addressed to the Visa Officer, High Commission of Malta, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 6 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped by the bank, in English. Includes a separate bank letter confirming the balance.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months statement
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
Employed: employer letter on letterhead. Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.
Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)
PAN card copy (Nepali Permanent Account Number)
Required by Maltese High Commission for KYC verification — Nepali equivalent of Aadhaar mentioned in the original VFS template.
Demand Draft payable to "High Commission of the Republic of Malta, New Delhi"
Prepare via NIBL counter inside VFS Kathmandu (additional NPR 1,375) OR any Indian bank for INR-denominated DD.
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Demonstrates funds being carried for the trip.
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + visa form signed by both parents + parent ID proofs + original NOC letters from both parents
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
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
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.
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
Machine-readable version: /visa/malta/markdown
Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Malta visa — sourced from Malta's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
3 weeks at the High Commission Delhi (counted from receipt at the High Commission, NOT from VFS submission). Allow additional 3–6 days for VFS courier transit Nepal <-> Delhi. Total typical timeline: 4 weeks recommended.
Bank statement (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Maltese consular officers reference EUR 48/day as the per-diem benchmark for proof-of-funds calculations.
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).
Apply online at vfsglobal.com/malta/nepal -> fill Schengen application + upload documents -> pay fee online OR at counter -> book biometric appointment at VFS Kathmandu -> submit biometrics + originals + Demand Draft -> wait for High Commission decision -> courier passport collection at VFS.
Required documents include: Maltese Schengen visa application form (signed); Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank pages); One passport-size photo (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage); Confirmed accommodation in Malta for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary with daily plan; Cover letter explaining purpose of trip.
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.
Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business / Conference. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Malta or the wider Schengen Area. Processing: 3 weeks at the High Commission Delhi (4+ weeks recommended end-to-end)..
Yes — apply online 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).
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.
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Malta including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
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