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

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLEASE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section (in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. For Minors, please see related tab for additional documents. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION 1. Visa application form (original) click here (PDF checklist ↗). 2. Passport (original and photocopy) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable. 3. UK eVisa and share code for Immigration Status Printed copies of share code proving Immigration Status in the UK and eVisa verification, clearly stating the ground of residency and expiration date, with photo of the applicant. eVisa must be valid at least 1 month upon return from Schengen Area. UK Government link: view-immigration-status.service.gov.uk ↗ 4. Photograph (original): it must be not older than 6 months, showing the applicant full face, on a white background. Please refrain from using edited pictures. 5. Proof of current occupation i. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signedand printed on Company headed paper (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) or last 3 months Payslips. j. For Self-Employed applicants: i. Recent (not older than 1 month) letter from Accountant or latest Tax Return ii. (for Company Owners): Certificate of Incorporation issued by Companies House, showing applicant’s name iii. Last 3 months Business Bank Account (where applicable) k. Unemployed/Retired: i. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Job Centre or Pension Service ii. Spouse: customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner, providing: - marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK - spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy) - spouse/registered partner’s employment details - spouse/registered partner’s last 3 months UK bank statement - spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship 6. Proof of funds Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing customers name, address and final balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date. For employed applicants, the statement must be the one where the salary is credited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 48.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. 7. Proof of travel e. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. This is applicable to all tickets if the trip itinerary contains multiple layovers. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused. f. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries must be provided. 8. Proof of accommodation Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping…) reservation mentioning customers name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page. When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required. 9. Business invitation letter Letter of invitation by a Company based in Malta. Letter must be printed on headed letter, shows the purpose of the trip, dates of stay and any additional information about the business trip. Letter must be signed by a representative of the Company. 10. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLEASE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section (in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. For Minors, please see related tab for additional documents. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION 1. Visa application form (original) click here (PDF checklist ↗). 2. Passport (original and photocopy) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable. 3. UK eVisa and share code for Immigration Status Printed copies of share code proving Immigration Status in the UK and eVisa verification, clearly stating the ground of residency and expiration date, with photo of the applicant. eVisa must be valid at least 1 month upon return from Schengen Area. UK Government link: view-immigration-status.service.gov.uk ↗ 4. Photograph (original): it must be not older than 6 months, showing the applicant full face, on a white background. Please refrain from using edited pictures. 5. Details of relationship with EU Citizen a. Proof of relationship (original + copy): Marriage Certificate or Civil Partnership Certificate or Birth Certificate, clearly showing names of the Applicant and the EU relative. If the Certificate is issued in a Country outside the EU or UK, this must attach an apostille, or legalised by the EU Embassy of the issuing Country. Note: Birth Certificate is accepted when traveling for children under 21 years old b. Proof of ID of the EU Citizen (original + copy) 6. Proof of travel a. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. This is applicable to all tickets if the trip itinerary contains multiple layovers. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused. b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too. c. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries must be provided.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLESE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS For non-vaccinated travellers or vaccinations, which are not recognised by Malta, are required to complete the form. Click here (PDF checklist ↗). Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. - STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Visa application form (original) click here (PDF checklist ↗) . - Passport (original and photocopy). Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable. - UK Residence permit UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable. - Photograph (original) Every minor, irrespective of the visa category applying for, has also to provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation: - Birth certificate( original and photocopy) Unabridged birth certificate showing biological parents their names; if not in English, then translation by a certified translator in the UK is also required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised. - Consent of both parents Both biological parents need to give their written consent (signed & dated) for the minor to travel - Parent's passports (original and copy) - Proof of sole custody (in case of a single parent): in case parents have divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then the same has to be demonstrated by court/residence order (original to be seen) or death certificate (original to be seen). In case the minor is applying for ALL VISA CATEGORIES EXCEPT EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER. - Proof of current occupation - Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming minors enrolment) - Proof of funds - Parent’s /Legal guardian’s latest 3 months UK bank statements showing full name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date that are stamped by a local branch, and if employed, the bank statements given need to be from the account in which the salary is deposited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 80.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. Bank statements from online banks like Monzo or Revolut can be accepted. - Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained above. - Proof of travel - Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused. - When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. - If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided. (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) - Proof of accommodation - Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning minors name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the minors name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page. When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket. - Accommodation provided by family/friends in Malta: minors host’s recent (not older than 6 months) Declaration of Proof (identitymalta.com ↗) - certified by a legal representative in Malta - with a copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Malta, if host is non-EU citizen. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy. In case the minor is applying for EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER - EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original and photocopy) - Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national : birth certificate (original and Photocopy), if not in English, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised. - Proof of joint travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both the minors and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area paid in full and confirmed. It is necessary that tickets mention both applicant and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLEASE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section (in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. For Minors, please see related tab for additional documents. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION 1. Visa application form (original) click here (PDF checklist ↗). 2. Passport (original and photocopy) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable. 3. UK eVisa and share code for Immigration Status Printed copies of share code proving Immigration Status in the UK and eVisa verification, clearly stating the ground of residency and expiration date, with photo of the applicant. eVisa must be valid at least 1 month upon return from Schengen Area. UK Government link: view-immigration-status.service.gov.uk ↗ (view-immigration-status.service.gov.uk ↗) 4. Photograph (original): it must be not older than 6 months, showing the applicant full face, on a white background. Please refrain from using edited pictures. 5. Proof of current occupation e. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signedand printed on Company headed paper (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) or last 3 months Payslips. f. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment) g. For Self-Employed applicants: i. Recent (not older than 1 month) letter from Accountant or latest Tax Return ii. (for Company Owners): Certificate of Incorporation issued by Companies House, showing applicant’s name iii. Last 3 months Business Bank Account (where applicable) Unemployed/Retired: i. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Job Centre or Pension Service ii. Spouse: customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner, providing: - marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK - spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy) - spouse/registered partner’s employment details - spouse/registered partner’s last 3 months UK bank statement - spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship 6. Proof of funds Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing customers name, address and final balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date. For employed applicants, the statement must be the one where the salary is credited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 48.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. 7. Proof of travel c. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. This is applicable to all tickets if the trip itinerary contains multiple layovers. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused. d. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries must be provided. 8. Proof of accommodation Letter of invitation issued by the host, which is residing in Malta. The letter must introduce the host, states purpose of the trip, duration and address. A copy of the inviter’s passport/ID must be attached, including valid resident permit if applicable. 9. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗). The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLEASE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section (in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. For Minors, please see related tab for additional documents. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION 1. Visa application form (original) click here (PDF checklist ↗). 2. Passport (original and photocopy) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable. 3. UK eVisa and share code for Immigration Status Printed copies of share code proving Immigration Status in the UK and eVisa verification, clearly stating the ground of residency and expiration date, with photo of the applicant. eVisa must be valid at least 1 month upon return from Schengen Area. UK Government link: view-immigration-status.service.gov.uk ↗ (view-immigration-status.service.gov.uk ↗) 4. Photograph (original): it must be not older than 6 months, showing the applicant full face, on a white background. Please refrain from using edited pictures. 5. Proof of current occupation a. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signedand printed on Company headed paper (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) or last 3 months Payslips. b. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment) c. For Self-Employed applicants: - Recent (not older than 1 month) letter from Accountant or latest Tax Return - (for Company Owners): Certificate of Incorporation issued by Companies House, showing applicant’s name - Last 3 months Business Bank Account (where applicable) d. Unemployed/Retired: - Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Job Centre or Pension Service - Spouse: customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner, providing: - marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK - spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy) - spouse/registered partner’s employment details - spouse/registered partner’s last 3 months UK bank statement - spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship 6. Proof of funds Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing customers name, address and final balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date. For employed applicants, the statement must be the one where the salary is credited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 48.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. 7. Proof of travel a. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. This is applicable to all tickets if the trip itinerary contains multiple layovers. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused. b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries must be provided. 8. Proof of accommodation Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping…) reservation mentioning customers name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page. When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required. 9. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy.