Visa Information

Overview

Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online.

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Customers who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping, …) need to apply as Tourist.

Eligibility

Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country.
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit.

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card or Postal Orders in the name of “Malta Visa Application Centre”.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLESE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

For non-vaccinated travellers or vaccinations, which are not recognised by Malta, are required to complete the form. Click here.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section (in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) click here.
2. Passport (original and photocopy)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable.

Applicants that present an old format (Pre-Brexit) UK Residence Card that bears the remark “Family Member – EU Residence” should also provide a Share Code to prove their immigration status. These cards were meant to be replaced with the new BRC stating “EU Scheme Pre-Settlement” or “EU Scheme Settlement” but are still in circulation.



EU/EEA family member residence cards issued before Brexit are only valid for re-entry into the UK under the condition that the individual has applied for pre-/settled status. For evidence of their EUSS Status the share code generated from UKVI must be printed out and/or presented at the time of submission.



4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed(Not digital), headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) or last 3 months Payslips.
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. For Self-Employed: Letter (original), recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
   1. customers accountant: when customers company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
   2. solicitor: when customers company has been registered by a solicitor
   3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
   4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customer – company should be provided.
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
2. Proof of funds
   
   
   1. Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date that are stamped by a local branch, and if employed, the bank statements given need to be from the account in which the salary is deposited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 48.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. Bank statements from online banks like Monzo or Revolut can be accepted.
   2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained above.
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. This is applicable to all tickets if the trip itinerary contains multiple layovers. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused.
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.
   3. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided.
4. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning customers name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

   If the customers name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

   When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.

5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every customer can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 3 weeks, customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete, and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments (see Schedule an Appointment) are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, customers need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (See Public Holidays/ Closures) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all customers:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester or Edinburgh, need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite the customer for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Malta, every customer needs to provide a signed printout from a Schengen visa application form (VAF).

1. Click here for PDF Application form
2. Print the application form and complete the application form and sign under the disclaimer at the end of Application form
3. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on the appointment day

Overview

Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online.

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Customers who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends legally residing in Malta, need to apply as Visitor Family/Friends.

Eligibility

Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case the customer holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then customer needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country.
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card or Postal Orders in the name of “Malta Visa Application Centre”.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

Documents Required

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

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLESE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

For non-vaccinated travellers or vaccinations, which are not recognised by Malta, are required to complete the form. Click here.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) click here.
2. Passport (original and photocopy)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable.

Applicants that present an old format (Pre-Brexit) UK Residence Card that bears the remark “Family Member – EU Residence” should also provide a Share Code to prove their immigration status. These cards were meant to be replaced with the new BRC stating “EU Scheme Pre-Settlement” or “EU Scheme Settlement” but are still in circulation.



EU/EEA family member residence cards issued before Brexit are only valid for re-entry into the UK under the condition that the individual has applied for pre-/settled status. For evidence of their EUSS Status the share code generated from UKVI must be printed out and/or presented at the time of submission.



4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed(not digital), headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) or last 3 months Payslips.
2. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)
3. For Self- Employed letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
1. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
2. solicitor: when customers company has been registered by a solicitor
3. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account
4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customer – company should be provided
4. Unemployed/retired
1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
2. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
   
   
   1. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK
   2. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)
   3. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)
   4. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds
   5. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship
5. Proof of funds
   
   
   1. Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date that are stamped by a local branch, and if employed, the bank statements given need to be from the account in which the salary is deposited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 48.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. Bank statements from online banks like Monzo or Revolut can be accepted.
   2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained above.
6. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. This is applicable to all tickets if the trip itinerary contains multiple layovers. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused.
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.
   3. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided.
7. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   Accommodation provided by family/friends in Malta: customers host’s recent (not older than 6 months) Declaration of Proof - certified by a legal representative in Malta - with a copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Malta, if host is non-EU citizen.
8. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every applicant can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 3 weeks, customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete, and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, customers need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all customers:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester or Edinburgh, need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite customers for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Malta, every customer needs to provide a signed printout from a Schengen visa application form (VAF).

1. Click here for PDF Application form
2. Print the application form and complete the application form and sign under the disclaimer at the end of Application form
3. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on the appointment day

Overview

Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online.

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Customers who intend to travel for business purposes, i.e. visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or other work related activities can apply as Business.

Every Business visa application has to be confirmed by an invitation letter from a business/company based in Malta, if not, the customer will need to apply as Tourist.

In regards to conference/seminar/workshop the following customers can also apply for a Business visa:

1. Customers-employees going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop organised by their company or another company directly related to their company
2. Customers-employees going to be actively involved in a conference/seminar/workshop.

Employer letter needs to confirm clearly the purpose of attending the conference/seminar/workshop, if not, the customer will need to apply as Tourist.

Eligibility

Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case the customer holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then the customer needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country.
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit.

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card or Postal Orders in the name of “Malta Visa Application Centre”.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLESE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

For non-vaccinated travellers or vaccinations, which are not recognised by Malta, are required to complete the form. Click here.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) click here.
2. Passport (original and photocopy)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable.

Applicants that present an old format (Pre-Brexit) UK Residence Card that bears the remark “Family Member – EU Residence” should also provide a Share Code to prove their immigration status. These cards were meant to be replaced with the new BRC stating “EU Scheme Pre-Settlement” or “EU Scheme Settlement” but are still in circulation.



EU/EEA family member residence cards issued before Brexit are only valid for re-entry into the UK under the condition that the individual has applied for pre-/settled status. For evidence of their EUSS Status the share code generated from UKVI must be printed out and/or presented at the time of submission.



4. Photograph (original)
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Proof of current occupation
1. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed(not digital), headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment).
2. For Self- Employed Letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):
   
   
   1. customers accountant: when customers company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant
   2. solicitor: when the customer company has been registered by a solicitor
   3. bank manager: when the customers company has a business bank account
   4. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if the customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customer – company should be provided
3. Proof of business invitation
   
   

   Recent ( not older than 1 month) signed Invitation letter from a company/business in Malta confirming the purpose of visit, travel dates and arrangements for accommodation/travel (if applicable).

4. Proof of funds
   
   
   1. Latest 3 months UK bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date that are stamped by a local branch, and if employed, the bank statements given need to be from the account in which the salary is deposited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 48.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. Bank statements from online banks like Monzo or Revolut can be accepted.
   2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.
5. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused.
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with customer and travel dates need to be provided too.
   3. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided.
2. Proof of accommodation
   
   

   Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning the customers name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

   If the customers name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

   When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.

3. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every customer can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 3 weeks, customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, customers need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all customers:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester or Edinburgh, need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite the customer for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Malta, every customer needs to provide a signed printout from a Schengen visa application form (VAF).

1. Click here for PDF Application form
2. Print the application form and complete the application form and sign under the disclaimer at the end of Application form
3. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on the appointment day

Overview

Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online.

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

1. Following family members of EEA/EU and Swiss nationals are entitled to apply for a Schengen visa as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, i.e. submitting fewer documents required than regular Tourists and exempt from paying the applicable visa fee, when travelling together with their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member:

   1. Spouse
   2. Parent(s)
   3. Child(ren)
   4. Registered partner
2. Any customer, travelling without his/her EEA/EU or Swiss national family member, cannot apply as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member and need to apply as Tourist, i.e. providing all the required documents and paying the applicable visa fee.

As of 01/01/2021, British residence permit are no longer classed as Article 10 or 20 residence cards, pursuant to the visa code. Article 10 and Article 20 residence cards are documents issued under EU law (‘the Free Movement Directive’) by an EU or EFTA member state or Switzerland to third-country family members of EU/EFTA/Swiss nationals who are exercising free movement rights in a member state other than that of their nationality. The UK ceased to be a member state as of 31/12/2020

Eligibility

Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case customer holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then customers needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country.
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card or Postal Orders in the name of “Malta Visa Application Centre”.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLESE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

For non-vaccinated travellers or vaccinations, which are not recognised by Malta, are required to complete the form. Click here.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

   1. Visa application form (original) click here.

   2. Passport (original and photocopy)

      Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.
      
      Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport.
      
      Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

   3. UK Residence permit

      UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable.

      Applicants that present an old format (Pre-Brexit) UK Residence Card that bears the remark “Family Member – EU Residence” should also provide a Share Code to prove their immigration status. These cards were meant to be replaced with the new BRC stating “EU Scheme Pre-Settlement” or “EU Scheme Settlement” but are still in circulation.

      

      EU/EEA family member residence cards issued before Brexit are only valid for re-entry into the UK under the condition that the individual has applied for pre-/settled status. For evidence of their EUSS Status the share code generated from UKVI must be printed out and/or presented at the time of submission.

      

   4. Photograph (original)

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

1. EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original and photocopy)
2. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original and photocopy), if not in English, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised.
3. Proof of joint travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both customers and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area paid in full and confirmed.
It is necessary that tickets mention both applicant and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused.

When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every customer can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 3 weeks, customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, the customer need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all customers:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester or Edinburgh, need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite the customer for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Malta, every customer needs to provide a signed printout from a Schengen visa application form (VAF).

1. Click here for PDF Application form
2. Print the application form and complete the application form and sign under the disclaimer at the end of Application form
3. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on the appointment day

Overview

Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online .

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Minors are customers who haven’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application (Tourist, Visitor Family/Friends, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit).

Therefore, each minor MUST provide the following additional documents:

1. Child’s unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents their names
2. Written consent (signed and dated) of mother and father mentioned on the child’s birth certificate
3. Copy of both parents their passport’s Bio page and signature page, if signature is not on Bio page
4. In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively the court order confirming one parent’s sole custody or the deceased parent’s death certificate.
5. In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then the guardianship letter and the guardian’s passport’s Bio page and signature page, if signature is not on Bio page.

Due to European legislation regarding protection of children/minors, it has to be emphasised that Minors, who are not providing all the required documents, may not be granted a Schengen visa.

Applicable visa fee for minors varies in 3 age groups:

1. Minors under 6 years old: Gratis
2. Minors 6 years old but just not 12 years old: Reduced visa fee
3. Minors 12 years old and more: Full visa fee

Eligibility

Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid UK residence permit. In case the customer holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here), then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence country.
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card or Postal Orders in the name of “Malta Visa Application Centre”.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. ALSO PLESE CHECK OUR NEWS SECTION FOR LATEST UPDATES ON ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

For non-vaccinated travellers or vaccinations, which are not recognised by Malta, are required to complete the form. Click here.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
1. Visa application form (original) click here.
2. Passport (original and photocopy).

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

3. UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is not acceptable.

4. Photograph (original)
Every minor, irrespective of the visa category applying for, has also to provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation:


5. Birth certificate( original and photocopy)
   
   

   Unabridged birth certificate showing biological parents their names; if not in English, then translation by a certified translator in the UK is also required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised.

6. Consent of both parents
   
   

   Both biological parents need to give their written consent (signed & dated) for the minor to travel

7. Parent's passports (original and copy)
8. Proof of sole custody (in case of a single parent): in case parents have divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then the same has to be demonstrated by court/residence order (original to be seen) or death certificate (original to be seen).
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

In case the minor is applying for ALL VISA CATEGORIES EXCEPT EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER.

1. Proof of current occupation
1. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming minors enrolment)
2. Proof of funds
   
   
   1. Parent’s /Legal guardian’s latest 3 months UK bank statements showing full name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date that are stamped by a local branch, and if employed, the bank statements given need to be from the account in which the salary is deposited; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 80.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees. Bank statements from online banks like Monzo or Revolut can be accepted.
   2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained above.
3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
   
   
   1. Flight tickets along with proof of payment, paid in full and confirmed: It is necessary that tickets mention the applicants name as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused.
   2. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too.
   3. If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided.
4. Proof of accommodation
   
   
   1. Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning minors name, travel dates and accommodation address details.
      
      

      If the minors name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.
      
      When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.
      
      

   2. Accommodation provided by family/friends in Malta: minors host’s recent (not older than 6 months) Declaration of Proof - certified by a legal representative in Malta - with a copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Malta, if host is non-EU citizen.
5. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
   
   

   The Travel Medical Insurance must clearly state the name of the policy holder, is valid for the entire Schengen Area, valid for the entire duration of the trip, have a minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation of no less than €30,000 and purchased only through a UK registered insurance provider. Applications intending to cover multiple trips to the Schengen Area should not submit a single-trip insurance policy.

   In case the minor is applying for EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER

   1. EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original and photocopy)
   2. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: birth certificate (original and Photocopy), if not in English, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required. Certificate issued other than UK must be duly legalised.
   3. Proof of joint travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
      
      

      Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both the minors and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area paid in full and confirmed.

      It is necessary that tickets mention both applicant and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names as stated on their passport, inbound and outbound travel dates to/from the Schengen Area, Airline Reservation Code and E-Ticket number. Holiday packages paid in instalments must provide proof that at least 75% of the total cost has been paid at the time of application. Applications submitted with a provisional flight ticket/reservation, are only partially paid and/or booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK will be deemed invalid which may lead to the application being refused.

      When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

      If travelling through more Schengen countries, all evidence of transportation between countries need to be provided.

Photo Specifications

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

• Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus
• Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
• Photograph attached (glued) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Processing Time

Every customer can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 3 weeks, so applicants are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, customers need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all customers:

1. to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
2. to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
3. to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Manchester or Edinburgh, need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS London office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in London the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite the customers for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which applicants accept responsibility for.

Download Forms

For Malta, every customer needs to provide a signed printout from a Schengen visa application form (VAF).

1. Click here for PDF Application form
2. Print the application form and complete the application form and sign under the disclaimer at the end of Application form
3. Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on the appointment day