Visa Information

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.

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

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

• The Embassy 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 Embassy of the country of first entry.

Applications for Schengen visas will be accepted if the date of travel is within a timeframe of more than 15 working days from date of application. Please note that the 15 working day timeframe is the minimum to submit an application.

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

Visa Fees

All payments will be collected in local currency (cash or card) for Saudi Arabia

• 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

• One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly  filled in English.
• Valid passport with validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 2 blank pages.
• One (1) photocopy of passport (empty pages need not be photocopied).
• Two (2) passport-size photographs bearing a true image of the applicant.
• National Identity Card
• Confirmed air ticket/s to final destination. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
• Proof of a valid Schengen-compatible health insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro.
• Valid entry visa for country of destination.
• Non-GCC/Yemen citizen:
  • Valid Entry/Exit Visa or residence permit valid for 3 months after return. National Identity Card should be presented where applicable.
• For minors (under 18 years of age):
  • Birth certification of minor
  • Authorization of the both Parents or Legal Guardian
  • Copy of Passport Data Page of both Parent or Legal Guardian
  • In case of guardianship, documentary evidence proving status.

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-colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 3-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 x 4 (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.
• 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

Processing time at the Embassy may vary between 2 – 15 days depending on the nationality of the applicant

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics

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Application Form

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 Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

• The Embassy 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 Embassy of the country of first entry.

Applications for Schengen visas will be accepted if the date of travel is within a timeframe of more than 15 working days from date of application. Please note that the 15 working day timeframe is the minimum to submit an application.

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

Visa Fees

All payments will be collected in local currency (cash or card) for Saudi Arabia

• 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

• One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly  filled in English.
• Valid passport with validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 2 blank pages.
• One (1) photocopy of passport (empty pages need not be photocopied).
• Two (2) passport-size photographs bearing a true image of the applicant.
• National Identity Card
• Hotel confirmation/s for the whole journey within the Schengen Countries.
• Confirmed air ticket/s to final destination. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
• Proof of a valid Schengen-compatible health insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro.
• Letter of invitation or statement of participation by the organization in Malta including details of the event/affiliation and duration.
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means (recent salary slips or bank statements or bank voucher for purchased currency or statement of available credit on credit card).
• Proof of Employment: Letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, salary and confirmation that the applicant will resume duties on his return. The Embassy may insist that the letter be stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce.
• Non-GCC/Yemen citizen:
  
  
  • Valid Entry/Exit Visa or residence permit valid for 3 months after return. National Identity Card should be presented where applicable.

Business

Photo Specifications

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

 

General

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

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 3-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 x 4 (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.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup 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 applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Please note that a file whose travel date is scheduled within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

Download Forms

Application 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 Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

• The Embassy 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 Embassy of the country of first entry.

Applications for Schengen visas will be accepted if the date of travel is within a timeframe of more than 15 working days from date of application. Please note that the 15 working day timeframe is the minimum to submit an application.

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

Visa Fees

All payments will be collected in local currency (cash or card) for Saudi Arabia

• 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

• One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly  filled in English.
• Valid passport with validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 2 blank pages.
• One (1) photocopy of passport (empty pages need not be photocopied).
• Two (2) passport-size photographs bearing a true image of the applicant.
• National Identity Card
• Hotel confirmation/s for the whole journey within the Schengen Countries. If staying with host family, a written confirmation from the host family declaring the commitment to accommodate throughout the duration of the journey.
• Confirmed return air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
• Proof of a Schengen-compatible health insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro.
• A detailed itinerary for the whole journey within the Schengen Countries if traveling to more than one (1) Country
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means (bank statements or bank voucher for purchased currency or statement of available credit on credit card).
• Proof of Employment: Letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, salary and confirmation that the applicant will resume duty on his return. The Embassy may insist that the letter be stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce.
• For minors (under 18 years of age):
  
  
  • Birth certification of minor
  • Authorization of the both Parents or Legal Guardian
  • Copy of Passport Data Page of both Parent or Legal Guardian
  • In case of guardianship, documentary evidence proving status.
• NON-GCC/YEMEN CITIZEN:
  
  Valid Entry/Exit Visa or residence permit valid for 3 months after return. Local National Identity Card should be presented where applicable.

Tourism

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-colored background.
• The photo must be no more than 3-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 x 4 (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.
• 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 applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Please note that a file whose travel date is scheduled within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

Download Forms

Application 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 Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

• The Embassy 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 Embassy of the country of first entry.

Applications for Schengen visas will be accepted if the date of travel is within a timeframe of more than 15 working days from date of application. Please note that the 15 working day timeframe is the minimum to submit an application.

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

Visa Fees

All payments will be collected in local currency (cash or card) for Saudi Arabia

• 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

• One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly  filled in English.
• Valid passport with validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 2 blank pages.
• One (1) photocopy of passport (empty pages need not be photocopied).
• Two (2) passport-size photographs bearing a true image of the applicant.
• National Identity Card
• Hotel confirmation/s for the whole journey within the Schengen Countries. If staying with host family, a written confirmation from the host family declaring the commitment to accommodate throughout the duration of the journey.
• Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
• Proof of a valid Schengen-compatible health insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro.
  (Russian Translation)
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means (bank statements or bank voucher for purchased currency or statement of available credit on credit card).
• Proof of Employment: Letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, salary and confirmation that the applicant will resume duty on his return. The Embassy may insist that the letter be stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce.
• Letter of Invitation.
• A copy of the ID card or passport of host if host is a Maltese or EU national
  or
  A copy of the resident permit/visa issued in Malta, if host is a Third Country national
• For minors (under 18 years of age):
  
  
  • Birth certification of minor
  • Authorization of the both Parents or Legal Guardian
  • Copy of Passport Data Page of both Parent or Legal Guardian
  • In case of guardianship, documentary evidence proving status.
• Non-GCC/Yemen citizen:
  
  Valid Entry/Exit Visa or residence permit valid for 3 months after return. Local National Identity Card should be presented where applicable.

Family and Friends

Photo Specifications

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

 

General

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

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 3-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 x 4 (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.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup 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 applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Please note that a file whose travel date is scheduled within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

Download Forms

Application Form

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 Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

• The Embassy 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 Embassy of the country of first entry.

Applications for Schengen visas will be accepted if the date of travel is within a timeframe of more than 15 working days from date of application. Please note that the 15 working day timeframe is the minimum to submit an application.

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

Visa Fees

All payments will be collected in local currency (cash or card) for Saudi Arabia

• 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

• One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly  filled in English.
• Valid passport with validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 2 blank pages.
• One (1) photocopy of passport (empty pages need not be photocopied).
• Two (2) passport-size photographs bearing a true image of the applicant.
  (Russian Translation)
• National Identity Card
• Hotel confirmation/s for the whole journey within the Schengen Countries. If staying with host family, a written confirmation from the host family declaring the commitment to accommodate throughout the duration of the journey.
• Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
• Proof of a valid Schengen-compatible health insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro.
• Confirmed acceptance by a Maltese sports/educational institution including details of the event and duration.
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means (bank statements or bank voucher for purchased currency or statement of available credit on credit card or Letter from the host organisation accepting full financial guarantee for the applicant for the entire duration of stay).
• Proof of Employment: Letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, salary and confirmation that the applicant will resume duty on his return. The Embassy may insist that the letter be stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce.
• For minors (under 18 years of age):
  
  • Birth certification of minor
  • Authorization of the both Parents or Legal Guardian
  • Copy of Passport Data Page of both Parent or Legal Guardian
  • In case of guardianship, documentary evidence proving status.
• Non-GCC/Yemen citizen:
  
  Valid Entry/Exit Visa or residence permit valid for 3 months after return. Local National Identity Card should be presented where applicable.

Photo Specifications

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

 

General

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

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 3-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 x 4 (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.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup 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 applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Please note that a file whose travel date is scheduled within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

Download Forms

Application Form

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 Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

• The Embassy 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 Embassy of the country of first entry.

Applications for Schengen visas will be accepted if the date of travel is within a timeframe of more than 15 working days from date of application. Please note that the 15 working day timeframe is the minimum to submit an application.

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

Visa Fees

All payments will be collected in local currency (cash or card) for Saudi Arabia

• 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

• One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly  filled in English.
• Valid passport with validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 2 blank pages.
• One (1) photocopy of passport (empty pages need not be photocopied).
• Two (2) passport-size photographs bearing a true image of the applicant.
• National Identity Card
• Hotel/Hospital confirmation/s for the whole journey within the Schengen Countries.
• Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
• Proof of a valid Schengen-compatible health insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro.
• Purpose of Visit: A statement from Maltese Authorities or Statement by a Maltese medical organization in Malta or Statement by a Medical Doctor certifying that applicant is to undergo medical treatment in Malta
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means (recent salary slips or bank statements or bank voucher for purchased currency or statement of available credit on credit card).
• Proof of Employment: Letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, salary and confirmation that the applicant will resume duty on his return. The Embassy may insist that the letter be stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce.
• Proof of Employment: Letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, salary and confirm that the applicant will resume duty on his return. The Embassy may insist that the letter be stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce.
• For minors (under 18 years of age) :
  
  
  • Birth certification of minor
  • Authorization of the both Parents or Legal Guardian
  • Copy of Passport Data Page of both Parent or Legal Guardian
  • In case of guardianship, documentary evidence proving status.
• Non-GCC/Yemen citizen:
  
  Valid Entry/Exit Visa or residence permit valid for 3 months after return. Local National Identity Card should be presented where applicable.

Photo Specifications

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

 

General

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

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 3-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 x 4 (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.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup 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 applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Please note that a file whose travel date is scheduled within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

Download Forms

Application 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 Embassy responsible for the issuance of the visa will be:

• The Embassy 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 Embassy of the country of first entry.

Applications for Schengen visas will be accepted if the date of travel is within a timeframe of more than 15 working days from date of application. Please note that the 15 working day timeframe is the minimum to submit an application.

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

Visa Fees

All payments will be collected in local currency (cash or card) for Saudi Arabia

• 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

• One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly  filled in English.
• Valid passport with validity of at least three (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 2 blank pages.
• One (1) photocopy of passport (empty pages need not be photocopied).
• Two (2) passport-size photographs bearing a true image of the applicant.
• National Identity Card
• Hotel confirmation/s for the whole journey within the Schengen Countries. If staying with host family, a written confirmation from the host family declaring the commitment to accommodate throughout the duration of the journey.
• Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
• Proof of a valid Schengen-compatible health insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro.
• Original letter of acceptance by a Maltese Educational Institution including details of the course/s and duration bearing the stamp of the institution and the signature of the school principal.
• Letter from Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs of Malta, if course to be followed leads to a higher academic qualification
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means (recent salary slips or bank statements or bank voucher for purchased currency or statement of available credit on credit card).
• Proof of Employment: Those in full time gainful employment should submit a letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, salary and confirmation that the applicant will resume duties on his return. The Embassy may insist that the letter be stamped/attested by the local Chamber of Commerce.
• Those in full-time education should submit a letter from their educational establishment clearly indicating the course of studies being followed
• For minors (under 18 years of age):


• Birth certification of minor
• Authorization of the both Parents or Legal Guardian
• Copy of Passport Data Page of both Parent or Legal Guardian
• In case of guardianship, documentary evidence proving status.
• Non-GCC/Yemen citizen:
  
  Valid Entry/Exit Visa or residence permit valid for 3 months after return. Local National Identity Card should be presented where applicable.

Photo Specifications

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

 

General

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

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 3-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 x 4 (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.
• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup 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 applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Please note that a file whose travel date is scheduled within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.

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