Student and Tourist Visas for Malta (2024–2026)

 

 

How the application works

Because Malta belongs to the Schengen Area, citizens of Kyrgyzstan need a visa to travel there.

Malta issues two main types of visa:

• a short-stay Schengen visa, category C

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

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

The national category D visa covers stays of more than 90 days, including study at educational institutions and other long-term programmes.

When you apply, Malta must be your main destination:

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

• for the D visa — the country of study

If you are visiting several Schengen countries, apply to the consulate of the country where you will spend the most days, or where you first enter the area.

If you already hold a valid Schengen visa issued by another member country, you may visit Malta within its permitted length of stay.

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Types of visa

1. Schengen visa, category C

Suitable for:

• tourism

• business trips

• visiting friends and family

• short language courses

• short courses of up to 90 days

Key features:

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

• valid throughout the Schengen Area

• processed through visa application centres

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2. National visa, category D

Suitable for:

• study at universities and schools

• long-term language courses

• programmes lasting more than 90 days

Key features:

• designed for long-term stays

• Malta must be your main country of stay

• requires confirmation of enrolment at an educational institution

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How to apply

1. Admission to an educational institution

• you need official confirmation of enrolment

• this confirmation is mandatory for the category D visa

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2. Submitting your documents

• category C visas are submitted through visa application centres

• category D visas are submitted through the consulate or a visa application centre by appointment

• an appointment must be booked in advance

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3. Booking an appointment

• appointments are booked through accredited visa application centres

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

• an appointment is required for every applicant

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Core set of documents

As required by 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 sufficient funds

• proof of accommodation

• medical insurance (for a short-stay visa)

• educational documents (for a student visa)

• any further documents the consulate requests

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Processing times

• processing usually takes between 15 and 45 days

• in some cases it may take up to 60 days

• timelines depend on the consulate's workload and the time of year you apply

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Submitting your documents

• the applicant must attend in person

• biometric data must be provided

• applicants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal representative

• for some categories, biometrics provided previously may still be valid

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After you receive the visa

Once you arrive in Malta, you should:

• observe the conditions of stay shown on the visa

• register with the relevant authorities if you hold a long-stay visa

• obtain a residence permit if necessary

• meet the requirements of the immigration authorities

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Important points

• the decision rests with the Consulate of Malta

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

• category D visas require proof of study

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

• your 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, sufficient funds and a complete set of documents