Malta Visa

Schengen Application Form

One application form duly completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. Ensure the purpose of travel is clearly marked as “Tourism.” Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

Two recent (6 months maximum), color photos meeting standard Schengen biometric specifications, against a plain white or light gray background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, urgent hospital treatment, and repatriation costs, including in the event of death. The policy must clearly specify the period of validity.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations showing full itinerary, flight numbers, and dates. A detailed travel plan covering all stays in Malta and any other Schengen states must be included.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed hotel bookings for the full duration of the stay. If sponsored, an official Declaration of Proof (form accessible online via Identity Malta) is required, accompanied by the host’s supporting documents (ID, proof of residence).

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank statements (for the last 3-6 months, signed and stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds. The official minimum is approximately €48 per person per day, but applicants are advised to show closer to €100 to €120 per person per day to assure adequate financial capability.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, start date, and approved leave dates). For self-employed applicants, company registration and recent tax receipts are required.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized Parental Consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Major Cities & Cultural Hubs

• Valletta (Capital city, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens (with Saluting Battery), Grand Harbour)

• Mdina (The “Silent City,” Malta’s former capital, a medieval walled city known for its narrow streets, palaces, and panoramic views)

• Rabat (Adjacent to Mdina, site of St. Paul’s Catacombs and St. Agatha’s Catacombs, offering deep historical insights)

• The Three Cities (Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua) (Historic fortified cities across the Grand Harbour from Valletta, offering intimate historical walks and stunning harbor views)

• St. Julian’s (Modern coastal town known for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, hotels, and picturesque Spinola Bay)

2. Coastal & Island Destinations

• Gozo Island (Malta’s second-largest island, known for its rugged scenery, Citadel in Victoria, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, and diving sites like the Blue Hole)

• Comino Island & Blue Lagoon (Smallest island, famous for the Blue Lagoon, a natural cove with crystal-clear, striking turquoise waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling)

• Marsaxlokk (Traditional fishing village in the south, famous for its colorful fishing boats (Luzzu) and bustling Sunday fish market)

• Dingli Cliffs (Malta’s highest point, offering spectacular sheer drops and views over the Mediterranean Sea, best visited at sunset)

• St. Peter’s Pool (A natural, almost perfectly round swimming pool carved into the limestone, popular for sunbathing and diving near Marsaxlokk)

3. Ancient & Historical Sites

• Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (UNESCO World Heritage Site, a unique subterranean prehistoric burial site dating back to 4000 BC)
• Megalithic Temples (Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra) (Some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world, dating from the Ġgantija phase, located on the southern coast)
• Mosta Rotunda (Mosta Dome) (A church famous for its large unsupported dome and for surviving a direct bomb hit during World War II)
• Lascaris War Rooms (Underground complex used as the Allied War Headquarters for the invasion of Sicily in 1943, located in Valletta)
• Popeye Village (Original film set for the 1980 movie Popeye, now a quirky, colorful tourist attraction located at Anchor Bay)