Visa Information

Overview

A national “D” visa allows you to enter Malta and is intended to be issued for applicants who shall stay in Malta for a longer period than 90 days for specific purposes such as study courses, being family members of EU nationals

	Application form
	Documents required for Family Reunification please click here
	Documents required for Employment please click here
	Documents required for Study please click here

For more information please click here

Visa Fees

VFS service charge

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 960 EGP: payable online.

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Egyptian pounds is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.

The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

Processing Time

The visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days.

Overview

A tourist visa allows you to stay for a short period in the Schengen area (not more than 90 days per 6 months)

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Consulate General responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

• The Consulate General of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
• If the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Consulate General of the country of first entry.

Minimum days to apply is 15 days, the applicants can’t submit their application otherwise*

Applicants who have a valid visa can’t apply, only if the travel date is after expiry date within 3 to 5 days.

For the applicants who are travelling with someone with valid visas from other countries, a copy should be submitted, and the visa must be valid and multiple entry.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

Applicants with residency outside Egypt, they could apply if they submitted Egyptian documents and work in Egypt.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

• The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for Tourism visa please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof

Overview

For Persons applying in order to receive medical treatment in Malta (stay not more than 90 days per 6 months)

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Consulate General responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

1. The Consulate General of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
2. If the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Consulate General of the country of first entry.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for Medical visa please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof

Overview

A Visit visa allows you to stay for a short period in the Schengen area (not more than 90 days per 6 months)

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Consulate General responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

1. The Consulate General of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
2. If the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Consulate General of the country of first entry.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Family Members of an EU National are kindly requested to contact the Embassy of Malta in Cairo by email on [email protected] or by phone on 02- 24629960/61, for more guidance on how to apply for a visa.

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for family / friend visit please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof

Overview

For people travelling for business purposes (short stay, not more than 90 days per 6 months), such as business meetings, conferences and events.

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Consulate General responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

1. The Consulate General of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
2. If the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Consulate General of the country of first entry.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for business please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof

Overview

For persons applying for Cultural / Sports/Religious events and film crews (stay not more than 90 days per 6 months).

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Consulate General responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

1. The Consulate General of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
2. If the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Consulate General of the country of first entry.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for Cultural and Sports please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof

Overview

For people travelling for Study purposes (short stay, not more than 90 days per 6 months).

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Consulate General responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

1. The Consulate General of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
2. If the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries, the Consulate General of the country of first entry.

It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

* The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for Study please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof

Overview

Seafarer Visa allows individuals to enter Malta solely in order to board a vessel or reship on another vessel, or disembark a vessel to depart the country by air.

If a seafarer visa is required, only legal residents in Egypt can apply for a visa at the Application Centre in Cairo and Alexandria.

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non-touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

• The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for Seafarer please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof

Overview

Airport Transit visa allows you to wait for a connecting flight in the international area of the airport. This visa does not grant access to the Schengen area.

If airport transit visa is required, only legal residents in Egypt can apply for a visa at the Application Centre’s in Cairo and Alexandria.

Holders of non-Egyptian passports have to possess a non-touristic Egyptian residence permit or otherwise should seek permission to apply from the Central Visa Unit in Malta (https://identitymalta.com/visas/)

Visa Fees

Applicants applying at the Malta Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 1650 LE payable online.

• The European Union has concluded visa facilitation agreements with these countries.

Adult nationals of Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that they hold a valid passport containing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image).

All payments will be collected in local currency by Cash or Credit as per the local exchange rate.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash or Credit. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

Documents Required

Application Form

Documents required for Airport Transit please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-White background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

Resolution

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

Download Forms

The application form for Malta can be downloaded from the below link.

	Application Form
	Approved insurance companies list
	Declaration of Proof