About

Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso's Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic. The narrow meandering streets of their towns and villages are crowded with Renaissance cathedrals and Baroque palaces. As the countryside is dotted with the oldest known human structures in the world, the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum.

The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of 400,000 inhabitants over an area of 316sq km and a coastline of 196.8km (not including 56.01 km for the island of Gozo).

Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture while Comino is largely uninhabited.

With a little help from one of our professional representatives you will find out captivating places of interest are immediately identified – the world famous Hypogeum selected as a place of World Heritage by UNESCO, prehistoric temples and grand palaces are but a few.

The long relationship between the Islanders and the various nationalities that occupied Malta over the centuries has created a marriage of styles and traditions, giving the Islands a fascinating eclectic culture.

Schengen VISA

Procedure of Getting Entry Visas to Malta

The procedure for obtaining an entry visa to Malta as of November 2008 is the same for all nationalities requesting a visa to enter Malta. A visa is issued in Moscow at the Visa centre, Located at Shipok Street, Block 1, Apt 1. The whole procedure takes between 7-10 working days after the date of submission.

List of required documents for obtaining visa for adults:

1. The application form, filled-in in English using block letters and signed by the applicant. If the visa is for a minor, in that case the parents or guardian should sign. It is necessary to provide copies of the passport.

2. A passport valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa and containing at least two blank pages.

3. Photocopy of the passport, where the personal details are listed. Empty pages need not be photocopied.

4. Two recent colour photographs (3.5cm x 4.5cm) with a light background. If the person is travelling for educational reasons, then they will need four coloured photographs.

5. The original and a photocopy of the applicant’s travel insurance, which should be valid for the Schengen zone and covers the entire period of stay. The insurance should cover any incident while in Malta or passing through any other Schengen area. The minimum insurance coverage is that of €30, 000.00 or the equivalent amount in foreign currency.

6. Proof of financial stability, which is confirmation from the bank on the availability of sufficient funds for the duration of the trip at a rate of €50.00 per day, or the equivalent amount in foreign currency. This could be either a certificate of purchase of foreign currency, a certificate of availability of funds in an international credit card or a statement showing the availability of funds from a sponsor, which should be accompanied by an invitation letter dated and signed by said sponsor, as well as a copy of the sponsor’s passport.

7. Original and photocopy of roundtrip airline ticket 

8. Confirmation of accommodation: This can be in the form of a voucher provided by Leisure 1st Limited which indicates the location in Malta, and in the case of an educational trip details such as school and course will also be listed.

9. Copy of the internal passport: pages concerning the applicant's biodata and registration in Russia.

10. Power of attorney if not attending in person.

11. Agreement on processing personal data (if applying at the Visa Centre).

The cost of the visa, including a consular fee for the citizens of Russia, Ukraine: €35.00, Belarus: €30.00, for citizens of other countries €60.00.

List of Required Document for registration of Minor Educational Visa (up till 18 years):

1. The application form, filled-in in English block letters and signed by the
parent/guardian of the child.

2. A copy of the first page of the passport of Russian parents who signed the form. If the child and the parent who signed have different family names, a birth certificate should be provided. In the case that a guardian should sign, a certificate of guardianship should be presented also.

3. A copy of the birth certificate of the minor, and photocopies of passports for students over 14 years.

4. A passport valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa, containing at least two blank pages.

5. Four recent colour photographs (3.5cm x 4.5cm) on a light background.

6. Sponsor letter from parents, paying for the trip.

7. Proof of financial stability of parent or legal guardian: either a certificate/receipt from the bank when buying foreign currency at a rate of €50.00 per person per day during their stay in Malta, or a statement/letter from the bank indicating the available amount on an international credit card.

8. Letter of reference from school which indicates the child’s name, class and school address.

9. Notarized consent form from the parents of the child indicating permission for the child to travel independently abroad out of the Russian Federation and into the Schengen zone for the duration of the educational period specified in the application form.

10. Power of attorney if not attending in person, completed and signed by a parent or guardian.

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