Student Visa (Type D Long-Stay)
Malta
Last updated: December 26, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$118
4-8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
Malta's student visa is for non-European students wanting to study at schools in Malta. You stay for your entire course. This long-stay visa lets you live legally in Malta while studying full-time. The visa is special because it gives you work rights. After 3 months, you can get a job and earn money. You can work up to 20 hours per week while studying. This helps pay your living costs. The visa is active and Malta is accepting applications.
Key Benefits
- Work 20 hours per week after 3 months (full-time during breaks)
- Travel freely in 28 Schengen countries
- Access healthcare with travel insurance
- Extend to permanent residence after graduation
- Bring spouse and children after 1 year
- Study any approved course in Malta
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- 18 years or older
- Non-European (no EU/Swiss/Norwegian passport)
- Accepted to approved Malta school
- Prove you have €720+ per month ($850)
- No serious criminal record
- Have travel insurance
- English language ability (school teaches in English or B2 level)
- Show genuine intent to study
Financial Requirement
Must have €720 per month ($850) available. This is 75% of Malta's national minimum wage. You show bank statements proving access to these funds.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for at least 10 more months
- School acceptance letterMust include course dates, hours per week, and school details
- Proof of tuition paymentReceipt or invoice showing payment to school
- Bank statementsLast 3 months of statements
- Health/travel insurance€30,000+ coverage for Schengen area
- Flight ticketsShowing arrival within 2 weeks of course start and departure
- Accommodation proofFirst 2 weeks housing (school letter, lease, or hotel booking)
- English translationsOfficial translations of all non-English documents
- Passport photo35mm x 45mm standard size
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.