Malta Visa for Indians

Malta is one of the most densely populated and smallest countries in the world. It is full of impressive and mysterious architecture, a perfect destination to travel and a nation to explore at ease. To enter and stay in the country, being an Indian citizen you need to apply for a Malta visa for Indians. Based on your stay duration and traveling purpose, the country offers several types of visas including tourist, transit, business, and student visas. With this, getting assistance from an expert will help you fill out the visa application form efficiently and fulfill the Malta visa requirements. In addition, provide you with a satisfactory visa response. So, if you are looking for someone to guide you for your visa application, then you are at the right place. At Visament, we have a team of professionals who can help you apply for your Malta visa. However, currently, we offer our visa services to two main Malta visas that are as follows:

• Malta Business Visa: This visa allows you to enter the country and perform business-related activities such as attending events, conferences, meetings, exploring business opportunities, and more. With this visa, you can stay up to 90 days with a 180-day period. In addition, it is available for both single and multiple entry. Apart from this, being a Schengen visa, allows you to travel to other Schengen countries as well.
• Malta Tourist Visa: A Malta tourist visa is also known as a short-term Schengen visa. It allows you to visit Malta and other Schengen countries for tourism purposes such as sightseeing, attending events, or visiting family/friends. A Malta Schengen visa is valid for six months. It permits you a maximum stay of 90 days in the country within a period of 80 days. Like a business visa, it is also available for single and multiple entry. With a single-entry visa, you can enter the country once however, with a multiple-entry visa you can enter the country several times till your visa validity.

Keep the following things in mind when applying for a Malta visa for Indians to avoid rejection and have a smooth and hassle-free visa application process:

• Should have a valid Indian passport by your side with a minimum of six months of validity and two blank pages in it for entry and exit stamping. 
• Should be in good health. In addition, have a clear background with no criminal record.
• Have sufficient funds by your side to manage your expenses within the country. The amount of it depends on your stay duration and whether you will live with your family/friends or any paid accommodation. 
• Provide a cover letter and include all information related to your trip including everything such as your travel date, places you are going to visit there, hotel bookings, travel itinerary, flight tickets, and more. It provides a clear overview to the immigration officers and helps them in approving your visa request.
• Book your onward or return flight tickets to prove your intent to return to your home country or your next destination after the expiry of your visa or will not overstay there.
• Purchase valid travel insurance that has a minimum coverage of €30,000 to cover your medical expenses in the country if happen during your stay. 
• Prepare a checklist of documents required during the Malta Schengen visa application and gather the papers accordingly for a smooth process.
• It is advisable to apply for your Malta visa for Indians one month before your planned travel date. It further helps in arranging additional documents, if required, and avoiding any delays.
• Complete and sign the Malta visa application form accurately and make sure that the information you mentioned in the form is correct. The details you mentioned in the form should match with your documents. 
• Buy travel insurance, as it is the compulsory part when applying for a Malta visa from India. The insurance should be of a minimum amount of €30,000 and cover emergency medical treatments, repatriation, and hospitalization expenses.

The Malta visa for Indians charged by the government differs based on the visa type, stay duration, age of the applicant, and if selected for any additional services. Along with the government visa fee, you also need to pay the service of Visament to process your visa application and provide you guidance at every step of the application. Our service charges also vary depending on your situation, visa type, and if you choose expedited visa application. With this, to provide you with an idea here is the breakdown of the Malta visa fee charged by the government:

• Applicants aged between 0-5: Free of cost
• Applicants aged between 6-12: Rs. 3500
• Applicants 13 or above: Rs. 7000

When applying via Visament the Malta visa generally takes 15 working days to process after the application submission. However, the Malta visa processing time may vary due to individual circumstances, increased volume of visa applications, peak travel season, and more. Hence, it is advisable to apply for your Malta visa at least 15 days before your planned date of travel or up to 6 months, mainly during the peak travel season to avoid any hassle or changes.

For a hassle-free and good trip experience, it is vital to consider the following factors when you arrive in Malta from India:

• Keep your declaration form and all travel documents such as your passport, valid visa, return tickets, and more ready for verification.
• Consider buying a Malta SIM card to avoid paying high roaming charges and stay connected. It also assists you in having stable coverage and getting access to local services like navigation, translation apps, and more.
• Have a basic understanding of the rules and regulations of Malta to avoid any issues in the public areas.
• Know about the local transportation options available to travel within the country. It helps you explore popular places and connects you with different regions of the country.
• Have copies of your important documents by your side for identification when traveling within Malta. 
• Note down the emergency numbers of the country in case of emergency or any unpleasant situation. 
• Exchange your money into Euro after arriving at the Malta airport to use it for immediate needs such as booking a taxi to reach the hotel. Further, it is advisable to exchange larger amounts or pay online to avoid low exchange rates and higher fees.
• Do not overstay the country as it may result in facing legal issues or not allowing you to visit the same place again in the future.