A bit about the country Malta and the application for residence permit

Malta- a country situated east of Tunisia and south of the island of Sicily (Italy) is a home to the scenic capital of Valetta’s Barrakka Gardens and Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Republic of Malta is not only known for its breathtaking landscapes but also for offering quality cutting edge courses at a very affordable price. Moreover, the provision of “Malta Get Qualified Scheme” enables international students benefit from tax credits giving back 70% of the tuition fees they have actually invested. There is also the availability of Students’ Maintenance Grant, Tax Credit on Higher Educational Qualifications scheme and various other scholarship schemes that makes the studies more easy and feasible to international students.

Tertiary education in Malta is provided by the well- known University of Malta- the highest publicly funded teaching institution in Malta with fourteen faculties, thirteen Centers and Eighteen Institutes and known to deliver diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate doctoral degrees.

In order to apply for a student Visa; all third country national must apply for a long stay D VISA. Residence Permit should be applied within the first 3 months or arrival in Malta.

Core documents required to apply for a student VISA;

• Application Form

• Overseas Travel Medical Insurance covering the applicant (at least 30,000 Euros)

• Travel Itinerary

• Proof of Sufficient Funds to cover all expenses during the entire period of study/ Last 6 months original Bank Statement of student or sponsor/ ITRs accompanied by the CPC acknowledgement (verified) for the last 3 years,

• Letter of Acceptance from the educational institution

• Proof of Student Accommodation for the duration of the course

• Proof of Payment of course

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Sending a submission to apply for a residence permit in Malta;

Non-EU/EEA students who are studying in an institution of Malta for at least one academic year are required to apply for a Residence Permit within the first 90 days of their arrival in Malta.

To renew or apply for a permit, document should be followed as outlined below;

• Original and copy of every pages Passport

• Proof of date of arrival in Malta (e-ticket or Stamp on the passport)

• A copy of current Maltese residence permit (applicable only for returning students)

• Proof of sufficient financial means; a bank statement (specific three months) or money transfer receipts showing a balance of minimum of 854 Euros per month, properly stamped, dated and signed by the bank manager. Evidence should also show that the bank account/ debit or credit card (whatever is applicable) is accessible in Malta

• Sponsorship letter (if the student has been sponsored) with mandated details

• A copy of rental agreement and rental declaration form/ evidentiary document proving the ownership of leased property

• Proof of Health insurance

• Health Screening Procedure conducted in Malta within 15 days of their arrival

• Endorsement letter confirming enrolment and progression of the course

All documents should be uploaded and submitted online through https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/