Question 1

Does a student have to apply for a long-term visa if they book a long-term course?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if a student books a course lasting more than 105 days, they must apply for a
long-term study visa before arrival.

Question 2

Can a non-visa-exempt student apply for a visa through a Maltese Mission?

Accepted Answer

No, all appointments made after the 1st of March 2024 must be processed using
Identità’s new system.

Question 3

If a student has his visa application refused, can he appeal the decision?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the student can appeal the visa decision. One may access the following link for
information about the appeal process.
https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-sec-page-visa-appeals-procedure/

Question 4

Will return flight tickets still be requested?

Accepted Answer

For courses longer than 6 months (180 days) return flight tickets are not requested.

Question 5

What is the financial proof that the student must provide when applying for a
student visa?

Accepted Answer

€26 per day – when the student provides us with an accommodation that has not been paid for the whole duration of the course, such as lease agreements (paid monthly);
€18 per day – when the student provides us with paid accommodation covering the whole duration of the course, such as school accommodation.
If a student provides accommodation through an online platform for the first 14
nights, the daily rate needs to be calculated at €26.

Question 6

In case a student gets a job offer in the first 4 weeks, will he/she be allowed to
work?

Accepted Answer

Students will only be allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week after their first three months of study in Malta.

Question 7

Do students from visa-exempt countries have to attend their visa interview at the
VFS office?

Accepted Answer

Interviews are currently being conducted at the VFS office or online, via Microsoft Teams.

Question 8

Is it possible for students from visa-exempt countries who will be attending a
course lasting more than 105 days, to apply for a visa
while in Malta?

Accepted Answer

All students following a course of more than 105 days must apply for a visa via the extended service, before arrival.

Question 9

Is the procedure the same for visa-exempt countries with no VFS offices?

Accepted Answer

Students from visa-exempt countries with no VFS office, may enter with their exemption and apply for a visa upon arrival (Identità cannot be held responsible if the applicants encounter any problems with border control in other Schengen countries), or the student may travel to a neighboring country and apply for a visa via the extended service.

Question 10

What is the procedure for countries that require a visa to enter the Schengen
area and do not have a VFS office in their country?

Accepted Answer

Identità may provide other services on a case-to-case basis. Applicants may also travel to a neighboring country and apply for a visa via the extended service.

Question 11

What is the procedure for students who enter Malta with their visa exemption for
a short-term course and wish to extend?

Accepted Answer

If the course is extended by a minimum of 8 weeks, the student may apply for a visa extension with the Central Visa Unit (proof that the student followed a short-term course must be provided).

Question 12

Are students allowed to book their appointment three months before the course
commencement date?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students may book their appointment up to six months before the course begins.

Visa FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does a student have to apply for a long-term visa if they book a long-term course?

Can a non-visa-exempt student apply for a visa through a Maltese Mission?

If a student has his visa application refused, can he appeal the decision?

Will return flight tickets still be requested?

What is the financial proof that the student must provide when applying for a student visa?

In case a student gets a job offer in the first 4 weeks, will he/she be allowed to work?

Do students from visa-exempt countries have to attend their visa interview at the VFS office?

Is it possible for students from visa-exempt countries who will be attending a course lasting more than 105 days, to apply for a visa while in Malta?

Is the procedure the same for visa-exempt countries with no VFS offices?

What is the procedure for countries that require a visa to enter the Schengen area and do not have a VFS office in their country?

What is the procedure for students who enter Malta with their visa exemption for a short-term course and wish to extend?

Are students allowed to book their appointment three months before the course commencement date?

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Visa FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does a student have to apply for a long-term visa if they book a long-term course?

Can a non-visa-exempt student apply for a visa through a Maltese Mission?

If a student has his visa application refused, can he appeal the decision?

Will return flight tickets still be requested?

What is the financial proof that the student must provide when applying for a student visa?

In case a student gets a job offer in the first 4 weeks, will he/she be allowed to work?

Do students from visa-exempt countries have to attend their visa interview at the VFS office?

Is it possible for students from visa-exempt countries who will be attending a course lasting more than 105 days, to apply for a visa while in Malta?

Is the procedure the same for visa-exempt countries with no VFS offices?

What is the procedure for countries that require a visa to enter the Schengen area and do not have a VFS office in their country?

What is the procedure for students who enter Malta with their visa exemption for a short-term course and wish to extend?

Are students allowed to book their appointment three months before the course commencement date?

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