Schengen Area
The Schengen Area comprises 27 European countries, 23 of which are EU member states. These include Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. Additionally, the Schengen Area includes non-EU countries such as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
EU Nationals
Every EU citizen has the right to travel freely within EU member states, including Malta. No special formalities are required for EU citizens to enter Malta, regardless of their purpose of travel.
Do you need a visa to enter Malta?
Click the link below to check if your country requires a visa to enter Malta, and to access other relevant visa application information.
Students’ Check List for Student Visa Application (Valid at time of writing, may be updated by Identita at any time – https://identita.gov.mt/)
- Visa Support Documents
- Bank Statement
- Valid passport/ travel document
- Covering a period of the last three months (should course be longer the passport must remain valid till end of course duration)
- A minimum of €12,000 balance is required or equivalent in local currency.
- Bank Certificate &, if applicable: Sponsor Affidavits
- Visa Application Form (Digitally text Fill)
- Valid Passport (With a remaining validity period of at least two years.)
- Flight Ticket
- Proof of Accommodation (at least 15 nights+ of confirmed accommodation. A Hostel may be utilised)
- Medical and Travel Insurance (covering a minimum sum assured of €30,000 – or equivalent, for 120 days from the date of departure and geographical coverage starting from Malta covering Schengen countries). This should ideally cover the full course period (example 1 year course)
- GDPR Form
- International ATM Visa or Master Debit Card of the student and sponsor (If applicable)
- Recent passport photo according to ICAO standards (not older than 6 months)
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) — Application Requirements
After arriving in Malta on a student visa, Third Country National students must apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC).
Required Documents
- TRC Application Form (completed online via the Identità website)
- Valid Passport
- College Enrolment Letter (issued approximately 2 weeks after attendance begins)
- Bank Statement
- Rent Agreement (accommodation)
- Housing Authority Approval
- Sponsorship Documents (if applicable)
Additional Requirements
- Health Screening, conducted at a local private clinic in Malta
- International ATM Visa or Mastercard Debit Card
Important Note on Health Screening
Students who are unable to undergo health screening, or who do not meet the required public health standards, will not be approved to proceed with the TRC application process.
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