Visa Information

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:

• The Consulate General of the country in which the traveller is going to stay the longest.
• If the traveller 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

VISA FEES

Please Note: There is a service charge of 148 QAR per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash / Card)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the checklist.

 Business Visa

 Child NOC

Any of the parents who signed the child NOC form can sign the application form alone.

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 Consulate General of Malta aims to process the applications is average of 15 working days for all nationalities and it can be more or less depending on embassy decision. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases.

Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Download Forms

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

	Application Form
	Declaration of Proof Form

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 traveller is going to stay the longest.
• If the traveller 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

VISA FEES

Please Note: There is a service charge of 148 QAR per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash / Card)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the checklist.

 Tourist Visa

 EU Spouse/Relative

 Child NOC

Any of the parents who signed the child NOC form can sign the application form alone.

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 Consulate General of Malta aims to process the applications is average of 15 working days for all nationalities and it can be more or less depending on embassy decision. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases.

Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Download Forms

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

	Application Form
	Declaration of Proof Form

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:

• The Consulate General of the country in which the traveller is going to stay the longest.
• If the traveller 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

VISA FEES

Please Note: There is a service charge of 148 QAR per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash / Card)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the checklist.

 Visiting family and friends in Malta

 Child NOC

Any of the parents who signed the child NOC form can sign the application form alone.

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 Consulate General of Malta aims to process the applications is average of 15 working days for all nationalities and it can be more or less depending on embassy decision. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases.

Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Download Forms

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

	Application Form
	Declaration of Proof Form

Overview

For persons applying for studies, research, and internship (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:

• 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.

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

VISA FEES

Please Note: There is a service charge of 148 QAR per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants

All payments will be collected in local currency (Cash / Card)

• The applicable visa fee in local currency is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• The visa fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the checklist.

 Study Visa

 Child NOC

Any of the parents who signed the child NOC form can sign the application form alone.

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 Consulate General of Malta aims to process the applications is average of 15 working days for all nationalities and it can be more or less depending on embassy decision. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases.

Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Download Forms

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

	Application Form
	Declaration of Proof Form