Visa Requirements for Malta

Visa Information for Studying in Malta
Check if you need a visa to study English in Malta and what documents are required.

Students from EU countries and countries that are part of the Schengen Area do not need a visa for short stays in Malta (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Nationals of several other countries (e.g. Japan, South Korea, Argentina, Brazil) are also visa-exempt for short stays under Schengen rules. For definitive, country-by-country guidance, please check Malta’s official listings: Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade.

Schengen & EU Status Overview

Quick reference: who is in Schengen, who is in the EU, and notable exceptions.

Schengen Area (passport-free)

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Note: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are Schengen but not in the EU.

EU Member States

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

Notes: Ireland is EU but not in Schengen. Cyprus participates in Schengen cooperation but full application has not yet been decided by the Council.

At-a-glance

  • Schengen = no routine passport control between members for short stays.
  • Short stays are typically up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • Visa-exempt third-country nationals still need to meet entry conditions (travel insurance, funds, return ticket, etc.).

Requirements for Students from Other Countries

If you require a visa, the maximum stay is 90 days for a short-stay (Schengen) visa. Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks for processing.

Applications must be submitted in writing to Malta’s diplomatic mission or representation. Always contact the responsible embassy or consulate for the latest list of requirements before you apply.

Your application must include:

  • Completed and signed Visa Application Form*
  • Valid passport (at least 3 months’ validity beyond your stay)
  • Two recent passport-size photos
  • Application fee (up to €60)

Supporting documents

  • Maltalingua Letter of Acceptance
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Return ticket (or proof of onward travel)
  • Proof of funds (e.g. bank cards, cash)
  • Medical insurance valid across Schengen (min cover €30,000)

Maltalingua takes no responsibility for the accuracy of external information. Always consult the official site: Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade – Malta.

* The Visa Application Form can be obtained free of charge from Malta’s diplomatic missions.