Visa guidance
Malta Student Visa
Professional guidance throughout the visa preparation process – from your document checklist to interview preparation.
Who needs a student visa?
Students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland – including Indian nationals – generally need a national (long-stay) visa to study in Malta for more than 90 days. After arriving, students apply for a residence permit for the duration of their studies.
Visa requirements are set by the Maltese authorities and can change. Your counsellor will always give you the current official checklist for your application.
How the process works
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1
Receive your offer
Get your offer / acceptance letter from the institution.
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2
Pay fees & gather documents
Pay the fees required by your offer and prepare your documents.
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3
Book your appointment
Book and attend your appointment at the authorised visa application centre.
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4
Biometrics & interview
Give biometrics and attend an interview if requested.
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5
Visa decision
The authorities review your application and issue a decision.
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6
Travel & residence permit
Travel to Malta and apply for your residence permit after arrival.
Documents required
Based on the Identità Central Visa Unit checklist for student national visas (more than 90 days), version 2.1 dated 28 August 2024. All documents must be submitted in English. Requirements can change – your counsellor will confirm the latest checklist before you apply.
1. Application & passport
- Visa application form, fully filled in and signed by the applicant
- Passport valid for at least 8 months from the date of your appointment
- Full copy of your passport
- 1 passport photo meeting ICAO standards
2. School enrolment letter
- Details of the course
- Duration of the course
- Hours per week
- Proof of payment (receipt or invoice number)
3. Financial documents
- Bank statement for the last 3 months, with a recent bank certificate
- International bank card matching the bank statement (front and back)
- If sponsored: sponsor's bank statement (last 3 months), a signed declaration letter from the sponsor and a copy of the sponsor's ID (front and back)
4. Medical & travel insurance
- Valid for the Schengen Area and for study purposes
- Minimum medical cover of €30,000
- MQF Level 5 and above: covering at least 120 consecutive days from first entry into the Schengen Area
- MQF Level 4 and below: covering the full stay, from first entry until exit from the Schengen Area
5. Flights & accommodation
- Full flight itinerary to Malta showing your name, flight date and all stops
- Entry ticket no more than two weeks before the course start date
- Return ticket if the course is shorter than six months
- Accommodation in your name for the first 15 nights after arrival – e.g. a letter from the school, a lease signed by both parties, an MTA-licensed property with the signed rental declaration form, or an online booking confirmation
6. Minors & visa fee
- Applicants under 18: birth certificate, copy of parents' passports and parents' consent letter (originals with official English translations)
- Visa fee, paid by credit / debit card – applicants aged 12 and over: €100 standard or €150 extended (€50 for ages 6–11, free under 6)
Common documentation mistakes
Most delays come from avoidable issues.
Incomplete financial proof
Bank statements that are too short, unexplained or missing sponsor documents.
Mismatched details
Names, dates of birth or spellings that differ between documents.
Late applications
Leaving too little time for appointments and processing before your intake.
Insurance gaps
Insurance that does not meet the required coverage or dates.
Missing translations
Documents not in English without certified translations.
Unprepared interviews
Not being able to explain your course choice, plans and finances.
Timeline & interview preparation
Start early. Begin preparing as soon as you accept your offer, and book your visa appointment as early as possible – processing times vary through the year.
Interview preparation. If you are called for an interview, we run a practice session covering your course choice, career plans, finances and accommodation, so you can answer clearly and confidently.
Student visa – FAQs
Yes. Indian nationals generally need a national (long-stay) visa to study in Malta for more than 90 days, and then a residence permit after arrival. Your counsellor will confirm the current process.
As soon as you have your offer and the required documents. Applying early leaves time for appointments, processing and any additional requests.
An interview may be requested. We help you prepare so you can explain your study plans, course choice and finances clearly.
No one can guarantee a visa. Decisions are made solely by the authorities. We give professional guidance so your application is complete and well prepared.
Euro Step Zone provides guidance and documentation support. We do not guarantee visa outcomes – decisions are made solely by the competent authorities.
Get your visa checklist
Talk to a counsellor about your course, documents and timeline.
