✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting family/friends in Malta
- Max stay: 90 days in any 180-day period
Documents Required:
- Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (3+ months beyond return)
- Two passport-size photos (white background)
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel booking OR invitation letter from host in Malta (with ID copy)
- Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- 6-month personal bank statement
- Proof of employment/business (letterhead & registration docs)
- CNIC & passport copy
- Cover letter explaining travel purpose
- FRC if visiting relatives
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS charges
📍 Submit through VFS Italy, as Malta uses Italian embassies for Schengen visas.
💼 2. Business Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Business meetings, trade fairs, conferences
Additional Documents:
- Invitation letter from Maltese company
- Business cover letter from Pakistani employer
- SECP/NTN/Chamber of Commerce documents
- 6-month company bank statement
- Proof of previous business relationship (invoices, emails)
- Hotel and travel reservations
- All general documents from Visit Visa
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Type D – National + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Joining legally residing spouse, parents, or children in Malta
- Long stay: over 90 days
Procedure:
- Sponsor in Malta applies for a residence permit on your behalf
- Once approved, you apply for Type D visa
Documents Required:
- Visa application (Type D)
- Residence permit approval letter
- Marriage/birth certificate (translated + attested by MOFA)
- FRC (from NADRA)
- Sponsor’s residence card and work contract
- Sponsor’s income proof & accommodation lease
- Police clearance certificate
- Health insurance
- Passport & photos
- Visa Fee: €100–120
📌 You must apply for a residence card within 3 months of arriving in Malta.
🎓 4. Study Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Higher education at a Maltese institution (Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.)
Procedure:
- Secure admission in a recognized Maltese institution
- Apply for residence permit for study
- Once approved, apply for Type D visa
Documents Required:
- Acceptance/enrollment letter
- Tuition payment receipt
- Educational documents (HEC-attested + translated if required)
- Proof of funds: €5,000–€7,000 in personal/sponsor account
- Accommodation letter (dorm or rental)
- Police character certificate
- Health insurance
- Passport + 2 photos
- Visa Fee: €100–120
📌 Residence permit is issued upon arrival after fingerprinting and ID processing.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D + Employment Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Employment with a registered Maltese employer
Steps:
- Employer applies for your Single Permit (work + residence) to Identity Malta
- Once approved, you apply for Type D Visa via VFS Italy
Documents Required:
- Employment contract + Single Permit approval
- Valid passport
- Educational and experience documents (attested + translated if needed)
- CV + cover letter
- Proof of accommodation
- Police clearance
- Medical insurance
- Passport photos
- Visa Fee: €100–120
📌 You must apply for a residence ID card after arriving in Malta.
🏢 Where to Apply in Pakistan:
- Apply through Gerry’s VFS Global – Italy
- Locations: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
🔗 VFS Italy Website (for Malta Visa)
💶 Visa Fees:
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Study/Work/Family (D) | €100–120 |
| VFS Service Fee | ~€30 (PKR equiv.) |
⏳ Processing Time:
| Visa Type | Time Estimate |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business | 15–30 working days |
| Study/Work/Family | 30–90+ days depending on approval timing |
✅ Tips for Pakistani Applicants:
- All documents must be translated into English, attested by MOFA
- Start long-stay visa process at least 3 months early
- Malta’s long-stay visas require residence permit approval first
- Use genuine financial and employment records