Student and Tourist Visas for Malta (2024–2026)

 

 

Specifics of the application process

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan require a visa to travel to Malta, since Malta is part of the Schengen Area.

Malta issues two main types of visas:

• a short-stay Schengen visa, category C

• a national visa, category D, for long-term stays

The short-stay category C visa is intended for trips of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

The national category D visa is intended for stays longer than 90 days, including studies at educational institutions and long-term educational programs.

For the visa application, it is important that Malta is your main country of stay:

• for the C visa — the main purpose of the trip

• for the D visa — the country of study

If the applicant is visiting several Schengen Area countries, it is recommended to submit the application to the consulate of the country where you plan to spend the largest number of days, or to the country of first entry.

If you hold a valid Schengen visa from another country within the Schengen Area, you may visit Malta within the permitted length of stay.

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Types of visas

1. Schengen visa, category C

Suitable for:

• tourism

• business trips

• guest visits

• short-term language courses

• short-term study of up to 90 days

Features:

• a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period

• valid throughout the entire Schengen Area

• processed through visa application centres

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2. National visa, category D

Suitable for:

• studies at universities and schools

• long-term language courses

• programs lasting more than 90 days

Features:

• intended for long-term stays

• Malta must be your main country of stay

• confirmation of enrolment at an educational institution is required

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How to apply for a visa

1. Admission to an educational institution

• you need to obtain official enrolment

• confirmation from the educational institution is mandatory for the category D visa

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2. Submitting your documents

• for the category C visa, documents are submitted through visa application centres

• for the category D visa, documents are submitted through the consulate or a visa application centre by appointment

• a prior appointment is required

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3. Booking an appointment

• appointments are booked through accredited visa application centres

• applications can be submitted no earlier than a few months before the trip

• an appointment is mandatory for all applicants

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Core set of documents

According to the requirements of Malta's consular authorities:

• a passport

• a completed visa application form

• photographs to the required specification

• confirmation of the purpose of the trip (an invitation or proof of enrolment)

• proof of financial solvency

• proof of accommodation

• medical insurance (for a short-stay visa)

• educational documents (for a student visa)

• additional documents at the consulate's request

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Processing times

• visa processing usually takes between 15 and 45 days

• in certain cases the period may extend to 60 days

• timelines depend on the consulate's workload and the season of application

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Submitting your documents

• the applicant's personal presence is mandatory

• providing biometric data is mandatory

• applicants under 18 submit their documents accompanied by a legal representative

• for some categories, previously provided biometrics may be taken into account

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After receiving the visa

After entering Malta, you need to:

• comply with the conditions of stay indicated on the visa

• for a long-stay visa, register with the relevant authorities

• obtain a residence permit if necessary

• comply with the requirements of the migration services

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Important points

• the decision to issue the visa is made by the Consulate of Malta

• submitting documents does not guarantee that the visa will be issued

• category D visas require confirmation of study

• Malta must be your main country of stay for a long-stay visa

• the documents must be accurate and complete

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Summary

• Tourism and short trips → category C visa

• Long-term study → national category D visa

• Submission → through visa application centres by appointment

• Decision → Consulate of Malta

• Key factors → enrolment, financial solvency, a complete set of documents