🇲🇹Malta Visa for Russian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

- Dear applicants, please note that presence of all applicants from 6 years and above at submission counters is mandatory! - Visa Application Form One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English. If you can’t prepare the visa application form by yourself, a VFS officer can fill the form for you. At least one parent/legal guardian must sign on behalf of minors. - Valid Travel Document - Passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. - One (1) photocopy of the passport including all pages containing visas and stamps. Empty pages need not be photocopied. Applicants can use photocopying or printing services at the visa application center. - If you have a second valid passport it is not necessary to submit its original along with the application. Instead, you should submit copies of all its pages. - Copy of Internal Passport Copy of applicant’s internal passport (issued at the age of 14): pages concerning the applicant's biodata, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, his/her marital status and registration in Russia. - Passport-Size Photo One recent (past six (6) months) color passport-size photo (3.5cm х 4.5cm) bearing a true likeness of the applicant on a white background. Due to the stringent requirements around the photo required for your application, it is recommended to utilize the photo services available inside the visa application center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. The cost of the service is RUB 520 for six (6) photographs. This service can be booked at the visa application center upon your arrival. - Travel arrangements - Return ticket or reservation or another document confirming the means of transport, e.g. a contract with a transport company or a copy of the driver’s registration certificate and driving license; documentation proving the right to use a motor vehicle or other means of transport, etc. If the reserved return ticket is not deemed sufficient, the applicant can be asked for a proof of payment thereof. - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel reservation, lease, voucher). Not applicable if applicant’s travel purpose is visiting family or friends and accommodation is covered with sponsorship form or written request from the host. If the reserved accommodation is not deemed sufficient, the applicant can be asked for a proof of payment thereof. - Proof of financial means: - Bank statements showing bank operations over the last three months. - Extract from the Russian Pension and Social Insurance Fund for the last 10 years (Сведения о трудовой деятельности, предоставляемые из информационных ресурсов Фонда пенсионного и социального страхования Российской Федерации). The document should be digitally signed. - Letter of sponsorship, if the cost of the stay is covered by a sponsor: The sponsorship form required by Member States concerned, or - If the Member State concerned does not have a national sponsorship form, the letter of sponsorship (dated and signed) containing the following information: - full name, date and place of birth of the applicant; - full name, date and place of birth of the sponsor, personal code issued by Member State concerned if applicable, address and contact details of the sponsor and the link between the sponsor and the applicant; - destination and duration of the visit; - list of costs which are covered by the sponsor; - the sponsor’s bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months; - copy of passport or national ID of sponsor, and copy of residence permit if not an EU citizen, if the sponsorship form does not contain the full personal information of the sponsor. - Additional requirements for minors: - Original and a copy of birth certificate Power of Attorney of travel consent. Notary Power of Attorney must be signed by the parent or guardian who is not traveling or signed by both parents and guardians, if the minor travels unaccompanied. In latter case document must also include data of the adult who will be responsible for the minor during stay in Schengen territory - Proof of sole custody if applicable. - Visa of accompanying parent. - If the name and surname of the parent(s) are different from those on the child's birth certificate, the parent(s) must provide additional documents (marriage certificate or court order or any other documents evidencing a change of name or surname and confirming the child's link with the parent(s)). - Citizens of other countries: original and copy of the document proving the applicant’s residence (valid residence permit or long-term visa - Documents to be provided regarding the occupation of the applicant: - Employees: Letter from the employer, confirming the employee's position and salary, date of employment and date of end of employment(if relevant), and salary slips for the last six months - Individual entrepreneurs: Proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form). Extract from trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business. - Pupils/students: Proof of enrolment in school or university or a student ID (original and copy). - Pensioners: Pension booklet (original and copy). - Unemployed persons: A document proving the applicant's ties to Russia (i.e. vital statistics certificate, proof of property ownership). A copy of the work booklet’s page with personal data and pages which show the holder’s job history at least during last three years, if applicable. Additional required documents depending on the purpose of travel, if not already provided: - Visiting family - Notarized form Declaration of proof, accompanied by the documents as stated on the last page of the form. - Proof of family ties if applicable.

- Dear applicants, please note that presence of all applicants from 6 years and above at submission counters is mandatory! - Visa Application Form One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English. If you can’t prepare the visa application form by yourself, a VFS officer can fill the form for you. At least one parent/legal guardian must sign on behalf of minors. - Valid Travel Document - Passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. - One (1) photocopy of the passport including all pages containing visas and stamps. Empty pages need not be photocopied. Applicants can use photocopying or printing services at the visa application center. - If you have a second valid passport it is not necessary to submit its original along with the application. Instead, you should submit copies of all its pages. - Copy of Internal Passport Copy of applicant’s internal passport (issued at the age of 14): pages concerning the applicant's biodata, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, his/her marital status and registration in Russia. - Passport-Size Photo One recent (past six (6) months) color passport-size photo (3.5cm х 4.5cm) bearing a true likeness of the applicant on a white background. Due to the stringent requirements around the photo required for your application, it is recommended to utilize the photo services available inside the visa application center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. The cost of the service is RUB 520 for six (6) photographs. This service can be booked at the visa application center upon your arrival. - Valid Travel Medical Insurance Valid travel medical insurance by an accredited company covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000. - Travel arrangements - Return ticket or reservation or another document confirming the means of transport, e.g. a contract with a transport company or a copy of the driver’s registration certificate and driving license; documentation proving the right to use a motor vehicle or other means of transport, etc. If the reserved return ticket is not deemed sufficient, the applicant can be asked for a proof of payment thereof. - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel reservation, lease, voucher). Not applicable if applicant’s travel purpose is visiting family or friends and accommodation is covered with sponsorship form or written request from the host. If the reserved accommodation is not deemed sufficient, the applicant can be asked for a proof of payment thereof. - Proof of financial means: - Bank statements showing bank operations over the last three months. - Extract from the Russian Pension and Social Insurance Fund for the last 10 years (Сведения о трудовой деятельности, предоставляемые из информационных ресурсов Фонда пенсионного и социального страхования Российской Федерации). The document should be digitally signed. - Letter of sponsorship, if the cost of the stay is covered by a sponsor: The sponsorship form required by Member States concerned, or - If the Member State concerned does not have a national sponsorship form, the letter of sponsorship (dated and signed) containing the following information: - full name, date and place of birth of the applicant; - full name, date and place of birth of the sponsor, personal code issued by Member State concerned if applicable, address and contact details of the sponsor and the link between the sponsor and the applicant; - destination and duration of the visit; - list of costs which are covered by the sponsor; - the sponsor’s bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months; - copy of passport or national ID of sponsor, and copy of residence permit if not an EU citizen, if the sponsorship form does not contain the full personal information of the sponsor. - Additional requirements for minors: - Original and a copy of birth certificate Power of Attorney of travel consent. Notary Power of Attorney must be signed by the parent or guardian who is not traveling or signed by both parents and guardians, if the minor travels unaccompanied. In latter case document must also include data of the adult who will be responsible for the minor during stay in Schengen territory - Proof of sole custody if applicable. - Visa of accompanying parent. - If the name and surname of the parent(s) are different from those on the child's birth certificate, the parent(s) must provide additional documents (marriage certificate or court order or any other documents evidencing a change of name or surname and confirming the child's link with the parent(s)). - Citizens of other countries: original and copy of the document proving the applicant’s residence (valid residence permit or long-term visa - Documents to be provided regarding the occupation of the applicant: - Employees: Letter from the employer, confirming the employee's position and salary, date of employment and date of end of employment(if relevant), and salary slips for the last six months - Individual entrepreneurs: Proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form). Extract from trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business. - Pupils/students: Proof of enrolment in school or university or a student ID (original and copy). - Pensioners: Pension booklet (original and copy). - Unemployed persons: A document proving the applicant's ties to Russia (i.e. vital statistics certificate, proof of property ownership). A copy of the work booklet’s page with personal data and pages which show the holder’s job history at least during last three years, if applicable. Additional required documents depending on the purpose of travel, if not already provided: - Study (pupils, students, post-graduate students and accompanying teachers): Written request or certificate of enrolment or student card by the host university, academy, institute, college or school or certificate of the courses to be attended in the Member State. - Culture (participants in scientific, cultural and artistic activities): Written request from the host organization in the Member State on participation in such activities. - Sports (participants in international sports events and accompanying persons in their professional capacity): Written request from the host organization (competent authority, national sport federation or national Olympic committee), including information on the role of the persons.

- Dear applicants, please note that presence of all applicants from 6 years and above at submission counters is mandatory! - Visa Application Form One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English. If you can’t prepare the visa application form by yourself, a VFS officer can fill the form for you. At least one parent/legal guardian must sign on behalf of minors. - Valid Travel Document - Passport valid for at least three months after the intended date of (last) departure from the Schengen area, containing at least two blank pages and issued within the previous ten years. - One (1) photocopy of the passport including all pages containing visas and stamps. Empty pages need not be photocopied. Applicants can use photocopying or printing services at the visa application center. - If you have a second valid passport it is not necessary to submit its original along with the application. Instead, you should submit copies of all its pages. - Copy of Internal Passport Copy of applicant’s internal passport (issued at the age of 14): pages concerning the applicant's biodata, foreign passport(s) issued to him/her, his/her marital status and registration in Russia. - Passport-Size Photo One recent (past six (6) months) color passport-size photo (3.5cm х 4.5cm) bearing a true likeness of the applicant on a white background. Due to the stringent requirements around the photo required for your application, it is recommended to utilize the photo services available inside the visa application center. This will provide you assurance that your application is submitted with the photograph that meets the specifications and will be acceptable to the Embassy. You will have ready photographs in 45 seconds. The cost of the service is RUB 520 for six (6) photographs. This service can be booked at the visa application center upon your arrival. - Valid Travel Medical Insurance Valid travel medical insurance by an accredited company covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000. - Travel arrangements - Return ticket or reservation or another document confirming the means of transport, e.g. a contract with a transport company or a copy of the driver’s registration certificate and driving license; documentation proving the right to use a motor vehicle or other means of transport, etc. If the reserved return ticket is not deemed sufficient, the applicant can be asked for a proof of payment thereof. - Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel reservation, lease, voucher). Not applicable if applicant’s travel purpose is visiting family or friends and accommodation is covered with sponsorship form or written request from the host. If the reserved accommodation is not deemed sufficient, the applicant can be asked for a proof of payment thereof. - Proof of financial means: - Bank statements showing bank operations over the last three months. - Extract from the Russian Pension and Social Insurance Fund for the last 10 years (Сведения о трудовой деятельности, предоставляемые из информационных ресурсов Фонда пенсионного и социального страхования Российской Федерации). The document should be digitally signed. - Letter of sponsorship, if the cost of the stay is covered by a sponsor: The sponsorship form required by Member States concerned, or - If the Member State concerned does not have a national sponsorship form, the letter of sponsorship (dated and signed) containing the following information: - full name, date and place of birth of the applicant; - full name, date and place of birth of the sponsor, personal code issued by Member State concerned if applicable, address and contact details of the sponsor and the link between the sponsor and the applicant; - destination and duration of the visit; - list of costs which are covered by the sponsor; - the sponsor’s bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months; - copy of passport or national ID of sponsor, and copy of residence permit if not an EU citizen, if the sponsorship form does not contain the full personal information of the sponsor. - Additional requirements for minors: - Original and a copy of birth certificate Power of Attorney of travel consent. Notary Power of Attorney must be signed by the parent or guardian who is not traveling or signed by both parents and guardians, if the minor travels unaccompanied. In latter case document must also include data of the adult who will be responsible for the minor during stay in Schengen territory - Proof of sole custody if applicable. - Visa of accompanying parent. - If the name and surname of the parent(s) are different from those on the child's birth certificate, the parent(s) must provide additional documents (marriage certificate or court order or any other documents evidencing a change of name or surname and confirming the child's link with the parent(s)). - Citizens of other countries: original and copy of the document proving the applicant’s residence (valid residence permit or long-term visa - Documents to be provided regarding the occupation of the applicant: - Employees: Letter from the employer, confirming the employee's position and salary, date of employment and date of end of employment(if relevant), and salary slips for the last six months - Individual entrepreneurs: Proof of economic activity (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form). Extract from trade/fiscal registry or certificate for individual business. - Pupils/students: Proof of enrolment in school or university or a student ID (original and copy). - Pensioners: Pension booklet (original and copy). - Unemployed persons: A document proving the applicant's ties to Russia (i.e. vital statistics certificate, proof of property ownership). A copy of the work booklet’s page with personal data and pages which show the holder’s job history at least during last three years, if applicable. Additional required documents depending on the purpose of travel, if not already provided: - Business – general Official invitation from the inviting company containing the following information: - personal data of the person invited (full name as in the passport, date of birth); - purpose and duration of the visit; - nature of the business; - the full address of the company and contact persons; - name and position of the person signing the invitation; - person or entity who will bear the applicant’s travel and living costs. Or Other proof of purpose of stay (e.g. information on participation in conference, entrance ticket to trade fair, business correspondence, program of the business trip). - Business - drivers (international cargo and passengers): - Written request from the Russian national association of carriers (ASMAP or RAS) or the national association of carriers of the Member State stating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips. - Written request by companies registered in the Member State or in third countries providing for international road transportation, stating the purpose, itinerary, duration and frequency of the trips. - Documents concerning the transport company: registration number, as required by the national law of the Member State or of the Russian Federation, and, if applicable, contract between a company established in the Russian Federation or in a third country and its partner company established in the Member States. - Documents concerning the driver: - driver’s license; - transport truck driving certificate; - copy of registration certificates of truck and trailer or bus; - license or permit for carrying out long-distance transportation of cargo or passengers. - Business - members of train, refrigerator and locomotive crews: - Written request from the competent Russian railway company (OAO-RZD with its branches and OAO "Refservice") or a competent railway company of the Member State stating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips. - Business - journalists: - A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization proving that the person is a qualified journalist. - Letter from his/her employer stating that the purpose of the journey is to carry out journalistic work. - Other - internship (if permissible with Schengen visa and relevant national law): - Letter from the employer, employment contract and/or other document in accordance with the legislation of the Member State concerned. - Official (members of official delegations): - Letter (e.g. verbal note) issued by a competent Russian authority (e.g. MID ) confirming that the applicant is a member of its delegation travelling to the Member State. - Copy of the official invitation.