ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MALTA VISA

1. Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Malta Visa.
2. Person wishes to travel to Malta for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in Malta is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge.
3. Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to Malta. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost. 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Business:
1. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable.
2. 1 Application Form.
3. 2 Photograph in matt finish should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5 mm x 4.5 mm).
4. Covering on company letter head addressed to The Visa Officer, High Commission Of Malta from Indian Company mentioning duration of visit and the detail of business activities with the Italian Company, with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable
5. Invitation Letter, explaining the purpose of visit, professional status of the applicant and details regarding activities and business relation with the Indian Company.
6. Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
7. Return Confirmed ticket, covering all the sectors
8. Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id)
9. Indian Company Registration Certificate
10. Original updated Personal bank statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank on A4 paper.
11. Original updated Company bank statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank on A4 paper.
12. Personal Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
13. Company Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
14. Occupation proof
      In case of Employee -

      a) Proof of employment (employment certificate/NOC)and Pay slip of last 3 months.
      In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-

      a) Cover letter on companies letter head ,company’s Original 3 month’s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
      If the applicant is sponsored -

      a) proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)
       If the applicant is retired-

       a) Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months: - proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
15. BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)

Tourist :
1. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable.
2. 1 Application Forms.
3. 2 Photograph in matt finish should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5 mm x 4.5 mm).
4. Personal Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, High Commission of Malta with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable
5. Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
6. Tour itinerary /Day to day Itinerary
7. Return Confirmed ticket, covering all the sectors
8. Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id)
9. Original updated bank statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank on A4 paper.
10. Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
11. Occupation proof
      In case of Employee -

      a) Proof of employment (employment certificate/NOC)and Pay slip of last 3 months.
      In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company -

      a) Cover letter on companies letter head ,company’s Original 6 month’s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
       For student-

       a) leave letter / report card issued from School and ID is required.
       If the applicant is sponsored -

       a) proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)
        If the applicant is retired-

        a) Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; - proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
        If applicant is travelling for honeymoon then Marriage certificate or Marriage Card and Engagement /Marriage photographs are required.
        If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a NOTARIZED NOC from other/both parents with their passport copy.
12. In case of Family Visit
      a) Declaration of proof signed by the invitee and endorsed by a Notry,
      b) Invitation letter
      c) A copy of the invitee’s ID card or passport.
13. Proof of Occupation:
      Self Employed
      a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation.
      b) Brief Company Profile.
      c) Articles of Memorandum (In case the applicant is MD/Director).
      d) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm).
14. BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below) 

PROCESSING TIME
Minimum 07 -10 working days 

PAYMENTS
Applicants can pay Visa and other fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and IVR.
* Note: Charges will be applied.

MALTA VISA COST

The visa fee and VFS charges are payable only in Cash.

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR FAST TRACK VISAS

NOTE 
1.The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview 
2. All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa 

"For all category visa minimum Validity of passport should be 6 months" 

JURISDICTION
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CONSULATE
High Commission of Malta
Address: N-60, Panchsheel Park New Delhi-110017
City: New Delhi
Country: India
Telephone: 011-47674900
Fax: 011-47674949
Submission Details: Passports are submitted through VFS Submission Timings : 0900 hours - 1200 hours (Monday - Friday)
Collection Details: Passports are collected through VFS
Collection Timings: 1300 hours - 1600 hours (Monday - Friday)
Email: maltahighcommission.newdelhi@gov.mt