[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":262},["ShallowReactive",2],{"guide-en-malta-student-visa":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":246,"description":247,"extension":248,"keywords":249,"meta":254,"navigation":255,"path":256,"publishedAt":257,"readTime":258,"seo":259,"stem":260,"updatedAt":257,"__hash__":261},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa.md","Malta student visa guide 2026",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":234},"minimark",[9,13,25,28,33,36,41,63,66,72,74,78,85,90,123,127,155,165,170,172,176,183,186,188,192,213,215],[10,11,5],"h1",{"id":12},"malta-student-visa-guide-2026",[14,15,16,20,21,24],"p",{},[17,18,19],"strong",{},"The short answer:"," for courses up to 90 days (12 weeks), most nationalities don't need a visa — you enter as a Schengen tourist. For courses longer than 90 days, you need a ",[17,22,23],{},"D-Visa"," (long-stay visa), applied for before travel through VFS Global.",[26,27],"hr",{},[29,30,32],"h2",{"id":31},"under-90-days-no-visa-needed","Under 90 days: no visa needed",[14,34,35],{},"Citizens of Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and most LATAM countries can enter Malta visa-free for up to 90 days under the Schengen agreement.",[14,37,38],{},[17,39,40],{},"What you need at the border:",[42,43,44,48,51,54,57,60],"ul",{},[45,46,47],"li",{},"Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages)",[45,49,50],{},"Return flight or itinerary",[45,52,53],{},"Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+ medical coverage — mandatory for Schengen)",[45,55,56],{},"School enrolment letter",[45,58,59],{},"Proof of funds (EUR 48\u002Fday of stay)",[45,61,62],{},"Proof of accommodation",[14,64,65],{},"In practice, Malta immigration rarely checks everything. But have the documents accessible.",[14,67,68,71],{},[17,69,70],{},"Can you work on a tourist entry?"," No. The work permit requires a course of 15+ weeks and a D-Visa.",[26,73],{},[29,75,77],{"id":76},"over-90-days-d-visa-required","Over 90 days: D-Visa required",[14,79,80,81,84],{},"Since ",[17,82,83],{},"1 March 2024",", all non-EU citizens staying longer than 90 days must obtain a D-Visa before travelling. This applies to all LATAM nationalities.",[86,87,89],"h3",{"id":88},"documents-needed","Documents needed",[91,92,93,96,99,102,105,108,111,114,117,120],"ol",{},[45,94,95],{},"Valid passport (6+ months, 2+ blank pages)",[45,97,98],{},"School acceptance letter (FELTOM\u002FELT Council accredited)",[45,100,101],{},"Proof of course payment (first term minimum)",[45,103,104],{},"Medical insurance (EUR 30,000+, full duration of stay)",[45,106,107],{},"Proof of accommodation in Malta",[45,109,110],{},"Bank statements (3 months, showing EUR 48\u002Fday minimum)",[45,112,113],{},"Police clearance certificate (apostilled, less than 6 months old)",[45,115,116],{},"2 passport photos (white background, ICAO standard)",[45,118,119],{},"Completed application form",[45,121,122],{},"Flight itinerary",[86,124,126],{"id":125},"process","Process",[91,128,129,137,140,143,146,149,152],{},[45,130,131,132],{},"Choose your school and course — ",[133,134,136],"a",{"href":135},"\u002Fquote","get a quote with 20% discount",[45,138,139],{},"Receive acceptance letter from the school",[45,141,142],{},"Gather documents (2–3 weeks)",[45,144,145],{},"Book appointment at VFS Global in your country",[45,147,148],{},"Attend appointment, submit documents, provide biometrics",[45,150,151],{},"Wait for processing (4–8 weeks)",[45,153,154],{},"Collect passport with visa stamped",[14,156,157,160,161,164],{},[17,158,159],{},"Cost:"," EUR 100 (consular fee) + EUR 50 (VFS premium service, optional) = ",[17,162,163],{},"EUR 100–150 total",".",[14,166,167],{},[17,168,169],{},"Start the process at least 3 months before your intended course start date.",[26,171],{},[29,173,175],{"id":174},"the-work-permit-15-weeks-unlocks-it","The work permit: 15+ weeks unlocks it",[14,177,178,179,182],{},"If your course is 15 weeks or longer, you can apply for a work permit once in Malta — up to ",[17,180,181],{},"20 hours per week",". Average earnings: EUR 480\u002Fmonth, which covers most living expenses.",[14,184,185],{},"The work permit is linked to a specific employer and processed through Jobsplus (Malta's employment agency). Your school can help with the application.",[26,187],{},[29,189,191],{"id":190},"next-steps","Next steps",[91,193,194,201,207],{},[45,195,196,200],{},[133,197,199],{"href":198},"\u002Fcalculator","Calculate your course price"," — with 20% off, in your currency",[45,202,203,206],{},[133,204,205],{"href":135},"Get a personalised quote"," — we coordinate the school acceptance letter",[45,208,209,212],{},[133,210,211],{"href":135},"Get a free quote"," — we can answer visa questions same-day",[26,214],{},[14,216,217],{},[218,219,220,221,227,228,233],"em",{},"Last updated: May 2026. Always check ",[133,222,226],{"href":223,"rel":224},"https:\u002F\u002Fidentitymalta.com",[225],"nofollow","Identity Malta"," and ",[133,229,232],{"href":230,"rel":231},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vfsglobal.com",[225],"VFS Global"," for the latest requirements.",{"title":235,"searchDepth":236,"depth":236,"links":237},"",2,[238,239,244,245],{"id":31,"depth":236,"text":32},{"id":76,"depth":236,"text":77,"children":240},[241,243],{"id":88,"depth":242,"text":89},3,{"id":125,"depth":242,"text":126},{"id":174,"depth":236,"text":175},{"id":190,"depth":236,"text":191},"visa","Do you need a visa to study in Malta? Under 90 days: no. Over 90 days: D-Visa required. Here's the full process, documents, costs, and timeline.","md",[250,251,252,253],"malta student visa","d-visa malta","study visa malta","do i need a visa for malta",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa","2026-05-27",8,{"title":5,"description":247},"en\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa","Ui_6BHXvwFSUtdnWb2jHoR1T9np0HsX5TbC4IOQ_Itw",1781121252566]