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Malta visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, you apply for a Malta Schengen visa through VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. The visa fee is €90 (£77), plus a £27.38 VFS service fee. VFS says processing takes at least 3 weeks, and London needs your file at least 16 days before you fly.

Checked against official sourcesLast reviewed · sources at the foot of the page
Consulate fee, adult. €45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6.
€90
VFS Global service charge, paid at the centre.
£27.38
Standard processing after the appointment.
15 days
The earliest you can apply before you travel.
6 months

Who can apply from the UK

You can apply in the UK if you live here, for example on an eVisa as a worker, student, family member or with settled status. VFS asks for your share code and eVisa record, and your status must be valid for at least one month after you return from the Schengen area.

Living in the UK does not remove the need for a visa. The High Commission says this also applies to holders of UK refugee or stateless person's travel documents, whatever their nationality.

Malta must be your main destination: the country where you spend the longest or, if your stays are equal, the first Schengen country you visit.

You hand in your file at VFS in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. Files from Manchester and Edinburgh go to London first, so allow more time.

If you hold a UK short-stay visitor visa, VFS says you must apply in your country of residence instead.

Documents for a Malta visit visa

You provide

  • Passport Signed, issued in the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after you return from the Schengen area, with 2 blank pages. Add copies of any Schengen visas from the last 3 years in old passports.
  • UK immigration status Printed copies of your share code and eVisa record, showing the basis of your stay, its expiry date and your photo. It must be valid for at least 1 month after you return.
  • Photo One colour photo, no older than 6 months, showing your full face on a white background. Edited photos are not accepted.
  • Bank statements Your last 3 months of UK statements with your name, address and a closing balance dated within the last month. Employees use the account their salary goes into. The balance must show at least £48 for each day in the Schengen area, plus any travel and accommodation costs still to pay.
  • Job or study evidence Employees: an original letter on headed paper, under 1 month old, addressed to the High Commission, or your last 3 payslips. Students: an original letter from your UK school, college or university, under 1 month old. Self-employed: an accountant's letter or your latest tax return, plus your Companies House certificate if you own a company. Retired or on benefits: a recent letter from the Pension Service or Jobcentre.
  • Sponsor's documents (if your spouse supports you) Your marriage certificate, your spouse's or partner's passport, their job details, their last 3 months of UK statements and their signed letter confirming they sponsor you.
  • Invitation (family or friend visits) A letter from your host in Malta introducing them and giving the purpose, length and address of your stay, with a copy of their passport or ID and any residence permit. If you stay at their home, Malta's visa authority also asks for a Declaration of Proof, signed by your host and certified by a notary or lawyer in Malta.
  • Children's documents A full birth certificate naming both parents, both parents' signed and dated consent, copies of both parents' passports and a recent school letter. With sole custody, add the court order or the death certificate. A birth certificate issued outside the UK must be legalised, and translated by a certified UK translator if it is not in English.

We provide

  • Application form Malta's PDF Schengen form, completed in full and legibly, printed and signed by you at the end.
  • Cover letter Sets out your dates, plans, who pays and your ties to the UK.
  • Return flight ticket (fully paid) Malta asks for fully paid, confirmed tickets with proof of payment, showing your name as in your passport, your dates, the booking reference and the e-ticket number. A reservation is not accepted. We book it with you and supply the e-ticket and the payment proof.
  • Hotel reservation A confirmed booking with your name, dates and the hotel's address. If it is in someone else's name, add their signed joint-travel letter and a copy of their passport.
  • Travel medical insurance From a UK-registered insurer, in your name, valid in every Schengen country for the whole trip, with at least €30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation. A single-trip policy will not do if you want a visa for several trips.
  • VFS appointment We book your appointment at the VFS centre that suits you, one for each person, as early as your dates allow.

Where and when to apply

Malta takes UK short-stay applications through VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 16 days before you travel.

VFS Global runs three UK centres for the High Commission of Malta in London, which decides every Schengen (C) visa. Long-stay national (D) visas go to Identità, Malta's visa authority, instead.

Appointments in London →Appointments in Manchester →Appointments in Edinburgh →

Worth knowing about this consulate

  • Malta wants fully paid, confirmed flight tickets with proof of payment, not reservations. A provisional or part-paid ticket, or one booked through a travel agency not registered in the UK, makes the application invalid. Package holidays paid in instalments must show at least 75% paid.
  • Your bank balance must cover at least £48 for each day in the Schengen area, plus any travel and accommodation costs still to pay. Your travel insurance must come from a UK-registered insurer.
  • Since 24 March 2025, VFS has required London applications at least 16 calendar days before departure, one day more than the High Commission's 15-day rule. VFS recommends 3 extra working days in Manchester or Edinburgh, and late files do not proceed.
  • VFS shows the €90 visa fee as £77 and the €45 child fee as £39, at the current exchange rate, plus a £27.38 service fee including VAT. VFS lists card, postal order or cash (not in Manchester or Edinburgh), while the High Commission says the visa fee is paid in cash only, so bring cash and a card. No fee is refunded.
  • The centres are at 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT; 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH; and 1 Rennie's Isle, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QT. Appointments are booked only through VFS's online portal, one per person.
  • VFS says supporting documents must be no older than 1 month. A marriage certificate issued outside the EU and not in English needs a certified UK translation.
  • The High Commission answers visa questions only in writing, at visa.london@gov.mt. If you are refused, you can appeal to Malta's Immigration Appeals Board within 15 days of being notified, for a fee of €120.

Notes by passport

Pakistani passport holders

  • Pakistan is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Maltese airport on the way somewhere else? As a Pakistani national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Malta confirms otherwise.

Bangladeshi passport holders

  • Bangladesh is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Maltese airport on the way somewhere else? As a Bangladeshi national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Malta confirms otherwise.

Nigerian passport holders

  • Nigeria is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Maltese airport on the way somewhere else? As a Nigerian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Malta confirms otherwise.

Sri Lankan passport holders

  • Sri Lanka is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Maltese airport on the way somewhere else? As a Sri Lankan national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Malta confirms otherwise.

Ghanaian passport holders

  • Only changing planes at a Maltese airport on the way somewhere else? As a Ghanaian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Malta confirms otherwise.

Gambian passport holders

  • EU restrictions on The Gambia (Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Somali passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Somalia (a Council decision of 25 June 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Guinean passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Guinea (a Council decision of 10 July 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

How a Malta application runs, day by day

  1. Day 0Eligibility and checklistA yes, a no or a “not yet, because”.
  2. Days 1–5File builtYou send documents on WhatsApp; we do the rest.
  3. VariesAppointment waitWe watch releases daily and book the first that fits.
  4. 15 daysConsulate decisionFingerprints at VFS Global, then we track the file.
  5. DonePassport backThen we confirm your real flights and hotel.

What it costs, and who you pay

Separate payments to separate people. Only ours is set by us, quoted in writing before you commit.

Consulate visa feePaid to the consulate. €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Not refundable if refused.
€90
VFS Global service chargePaid at the centre. Extras are optional.
£27.38
Fast Travellers, file and appointmentEverything from eligibility to decision, quoted in writing before you commit.
Fast Travellers, urgent or after a refusalAdds a daily slot search and a refusal review, quoted in writing before you commit.

Malta visa questions from UK residents

Can I apply for a Malta visa on a BRP?

BRPs have been replaced by eVisas. VFS asks for printed copies of your share code and eVisa record, valid for at least 1 month after you return from the Schengen area.

Where do I apply for a Malta visa in the UK?

At VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh, which take applications for the High Commission of Malta in London. Files lodged in Manchester or Edinburgh go to London first.

How long does a Malta visa take from the UK?

VFS says at least 3 weeks, plus extra days if you apply in Manchester or Edinburgh. The High Commission's standard is 15 calendar days, extendable to 45. Submit in London at least 16 days before you fly.

How much is a Malta Schengen visa from the UK?

VFS shows €90 (£77) for adults and €45 (£39) for children aged 6 to 11. Children under 6 pay nothing. VFS adds a £27.38 service fee.

Do I need a paid flight ticket for a Malta visa?

Yes. VFS asks for fully paid, confirmed tickets with proof of payment and e-ticket numbers. A reservation or a part-paid ticket makes the application invalid.

How much money do I need in my bank for a Malta visa?

At least £48 for each day in the Schengen area, plus any unpaid travel and accommodation costs, on your last 3 months of UK statements.

Can I apply for a Malta visa on a UK visitor visa?

No. VFS says holders of a UK short-stay visitor visa must apply in their country of residence.

Can I visit other Schengen countries on a Malta visa?

Yes. A Schengen visa covers all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180, as long as Malta is your main destination.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed . Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.

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