Malta

Malta Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Q: Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Malta?

Yes. Malta is a Schengen state, so Indian citizens must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa in advance. There is no visa on arrival.

Q: Is there a Malta e-visa?

No. Malta issues a physical Schengen visa after biometric submission; there is no online e-visa for short stays.

Q: Do Singapore passport holders need a visa?

No. Singapore passport holders can enter Malta and the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days.

Q: How much is the visa fee?

EUR 90 for adults, plus a Visa Application Centre service fee. Reduced fees apply to children 6–11; under 6 usually free.

Q: How much travel insurance do I need?

A minimum of EUR 30,000 medical coverage valid across all Schengen countries for the whole trip.

Q: How long can I stay?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

Q: Where do I apply from India?

At the Malta Embassy in New Delhi or an authorised Visa Application Centre, with in-person biometrics.

Q: How long does processing take?

Usually around 15 calendar days, but apply early as it can take longer in peak season.

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Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 20 August 2026

Malta visa at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)
Processing time: Typically about 15 calendar days; may extend to 30-45 days
Validity: Per entry
Maximum stay: 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
Visa required?: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Malta?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Malta without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Malta for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry for Foreign Affairs Malta) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Malta visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending)

Official fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)

Validity: Per entry
Max stay: 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
Processing time: On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
Where to apply: No application yet

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure, issued <10 yrs
Return ticket
Accommodation proof
Sufficient funds
Travel insurance recommended

Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry

90/180 rule counts all Schengen countries together.

Source: Ministry for Foreign Affairs Malta · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

Official fee: EUR 90

Validity: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: At appointment
Time to approval: Typically about 15 calendar days; may extend to 30-45 days
Processing time: Typically about 15 calendar days; may extend to 30-45 days
Where to apply: Malta Embassy (New Delhi) / authorised Visa Application Centre

Who needs it: Indian passport holders (visa required). Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days.

Required documents

Passport issued within last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure, 3 blank pages
Completed Schengen application form
Two recent photos (35x45mm, white background)
Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000 valid across Schengen
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
Proof of accommodation
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
Cover letter and itinerary
Proof of employment / business

Arrival card: None — EES

Extra charges: VAC / VFS service fee in INR; optional premium services extra

Apply to the country of main destination / first entry.

Source: Ministry for Foreign Affairs Malta · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

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Malta visa — frequently asked questions