Malta family visit visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Malta family visit Schengen visa when you apply from United Kingdom.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Malta
Type
C · FAMILY
Apply at
UK
Centre
VAC
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Action neededVisiting family / friends — short stay (Type C) · applying from United Kingdom.
Documents ready00 / 13
Competent authority
High Commission of Malta, London
Application centre
VFS Global (London, Manchester, Edinburgh) for intake; decision by the Malta High Commission, London
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
£27.38
Est. total (adult)
£108.38
Long stay (Type D)
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The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in GBP · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
VFS Global.
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
4–10 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Typically ~2-4 weeks; slots scarce and fill fast in the May-September peak.
Application centre
VFS Global (on behalf of the High Commission of Malta, London). London, Manchester, Edinburgh; Manchester/Edinburgh couriered to London first (~2 days).
Timeline notes
VFS UK guidance states decisions usually within 15 days but can take 30-60 days.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
Per day
€48
Minimum
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In EUR ≈
as shown
Notes
Practice is to ensure persons entering Malta have a minimum of EUR 48 per day for the duration of their visit.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Host in Malta sponsors the visitNotarised Declaration of Proof plus host ID, proof of residence and means required.
- Family members of EU/EEA/Maltese citizensFacilitated processing under EU free-movement rules with proof of relationship.
- British citizens and Schengen visa-exempt nationalsNo short-stay visa required for stays up to 90/180 days.