Study in
Malta
A Mediterranean study destination with a detailed national-visa checklist for courses lasting more than 90 days. This guide follows Identità Central Visa Unit Version 2.1 dated 13 August 2025.
Intakes
Institution-dependent; allow at least 9 weeks for the visa application
Tuition / year
Institution and course-dependent
Work rights
The supplied Central Visa Unit checklist does not state student work rights.
Top courses
MFHEA-registered programmes, MQF Level 5 and above, MQF Level 4 and below
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Official 12-part checklist
The Central Visa Unit sets out the required form, passport, enrolment, funds, insurance, travel, accommodation, and supporting documents.
Plan at least 9 weeks ahead
The supplied checklist says the application must be submitted at least nine weeks before the course begins.
Clear financial evidence
Applicants provide three months of bank statements plus a recent bank certificate showing funds for the stay.
MFHEA course verification
The enrolment letter must identify the registered institution, course, MQF level, ECTS, duration, schedule, and lecture address.
Education system
Choose a programme at an institution registered with the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). The enrolment letter must state the full course name, MQF level, ECTS, duration, study mode, hiatus periods, weekly and contact hours, and teaching address.
Popular courses
- MFHEA-registered programmes
- MQF Level 5 and above
- MQF Level 4 and below
Costs & funding
- Tuition
- Institution and course-dependent
- Living
- Show at least 75% of Malta's national minimum wage for each month of study
- Visa
- Age 12+: €100 standard or €150 extended; lower age bands apply
Scholarships
- Check awards offered by the chosen MFHEA-registered institution
- Confirm current national schemes through official Maltese sources
Documents you'll need
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Passport valid for at least 10 months
- One ICAO-standard passport photo
- VFS appointment letter; apply at least 9 weeks before the course
- Detailed MFHEA institution enrolment letter and proof of payment
- Last 3 months of bank statements plus a recent bank certificate
- Sponsor documents where applicable: statements, declaration, and ID
- Copy of the international bank card used to access funds in Malta
- Schengen-valid medical and travel insurance with at least €30,000 cover
- Full flight itinerary and return ticket where the course is under 6 months
- Accommodation in the applicant's name for at least the first 14 nights
- Additional legalised and translated documents for applicants under 18
Official source
Identità Central Visa Unit — Documentation Required for Student National Visa (more than 90 days)Version 2.1 dated 13 August 2025
Immigration figures and rules on this guide were reviewed against official government sources on 5 August 2026. Requirements can change; verify the current authority guidance before applying. Stonebridge alone provides advice and application processing for UK visa routes.
Work & post-study
The supplied Central Visa Unit checklist does not state student work rights. Confirm current conditions with the official Maltese authorities before relying on employment income.
Frequently asked
Malta questions, answered straight.
When should I submit a Malta student national-visa application?+
The supplied Central Visa Unit checklist says to submit at least nine weeks before the course commencement date.
What must the Malta school enrolment letter include?+
It must identify the MFHEA-registered institution, full course name, MQF level, ECTS, course duration and mode, hiatus periods, weekly and contact hours, lecture address, and proof of payment.
How much money must I show?+
The checklist requires three months of bank statements and a recent bank certificate showing funds equal to at least 75% of the national minimum wage for every month of study. Sponsor evidence is also required where relevant.
What insurance is required?+
Insurance must cover the Schengen area, be valid for study, and provide at least €30,000 medical cover. MQF Level 5+ applicants eligible for a residence permit need at least 91 consecutive days; MQF Level 4 and below need cover for the full stay.
What accommodation proof is accepted?+
Provide at least the first 14 consecutive nights in the applicant's name. The checklist permits documented school accommodation, a registered lease, notarised free-host accommodation with supporting evidence, or a hotel or short-term booking.
Do all documents have to be in English?+
Yes. The checklist says all documents must be submitted in English and translations must come from the approved list of authorised translators.
What are the visa fees?+
For applicants aged 12+, the supplied checklist lists €100 for a standard appointment and €150 for an extended next-day appointment. Ages 6–11 are €50 and ages 0–5 are free. Check current fees before applying.