Malta Visa for Indians

Yes, you can apply for a multiple-entry Schengen visa for Malta. Multiple-entry visas are typically issued for 1, 3, or 5 years, depending on your travel history and the discretion of the consular officer.

Note: Despite having a multiple-entry visa, you can only stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.

Here are the Malta tourist visa requirements for Indians:

Passport: 

Visa application form

Photograph

Proof of travel purpose

Proof of financial means

Proof of travel

Proof of accommodation

Travel insurance

Aadhaar Card

Passport:

A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area. It must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least three blank pages.

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Visa application form:

Completed, error-free and signed- Malta visa application form. 

Photograph:

One recent passport-sized photograph on a white background that is no older than 6 months; size- 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm.

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Proof of travel purpose:

Cover letter outlining your personal information, purpose of visit, financial means and intent to return. 

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Proof of financial means:

To demonstrate your capability to fund your stay in the Schengen Area, provide bank account statements for the last three months, last three months’ pay slips, employment contract, employer’s statement on approval of holidays and ITR acknowledgement for the last two years. 

Proof of travel:

Roundtrip tickets and proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental if you are travelling to several Schengen States. 

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Proof of accommodation:

Confirmed proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Malta. If invited, submit an invitation letter signed by the inviting person and duly notarised in Malta.

traventureexplorers provides hotel reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Travel insurance:

You must have travel insurance that is valid for all Schengen Countries. It should cover at least €30,000 or equivalent for all risks for the entire duration of the trip. 

Aadhaar Card. 

Note: Depending on the specific circumstances mentioned in the visa application, additional documents will be required. Additionally, the application form and all documents (original + copy) are to be submitted in person.

Malta visa processing time for Indians typically takes 15 working days from the receipt of a complete application. However, this timeframe may be extended to 45 calendar days when additional documents or an interview are requested.

No, you cannot work or engage in any form of employment while on a Malta tourist visa. The visa is intended for tourism, leisure, or short-term visits, not for work purposes. If caught working remotely, you could face penalties, deportation, and future visa bans.

If your Malta tourist visa application is rejected, you can either reapply or appeal the decision. If you are reapplying, ensure that you have addressed the reasons for rejection and that all the documents are complete and accurate this time.

For further details, read our complete guide on the Schengen visa reapplication and appeal process.

If you need to extend your stay in Malta for medical reasons, you can apply for a visa extension at the local immigration office in Malta. You will need to provide:

Medical certificate: A certificate from a Malta medical professional explaining the medical necessity for your extended stay.

Proof of insurance: Evidence that your travel insurance covers the extended period.

Financial proof: Proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during the extended stay.

Note: You must apply for the extension before your current visa expires and ensure that all documentation is thorough and convincing.