# Student visa & permits in Malta

> Student visa, residence permit, registration, fees, deadlines and document guidance for studying in Malta.

Source of record: https://versityspot.com/study-abroad/malta/visa
Confirmation: 16 of 16 sections confirmed against their official source (last 2026-08-08).

## Visa & Immigration

Visa-required third-country nationals need the appropriate education-purpose national visa before travelling for a long course. The Study residence permit is then handled in Malta through Identità; the residence-permit application fee is EUR 50, while the visa charge is separate.

For the residence permit, Identità asks for the previous three months of bank statements or money-transfer receipts and sufficient funds for the whole study period. The official benchmark is at least 60% of the national equivalised income threshold, calculated according to household size and pro-rated for shorter study. Identità explicitly says the exact amount cannot be confirmed in advance because each case is assessed on its documents.

Most applicants who must provide private insurance need medical treatment and hospitalisation cover of at least EUR 100,000 valid for the required period. Students at the University of Malta, MCAST and the Institute of Tourism Studies are exempt from this private-insurance requirement under Identità's current rules.

*Source: https://identita.gov.mt/frequently-asked-questions/expatriates/non-eu-non-employment/general-queries/*

## Residence Permit

Study residence applications are made while the applicant is in Malta through Identità's Expatriates process. Visa-exempt third-country nationals must submit within three months of entry; visa-required students should enter with the correct education-purpose visa.

A Study residence permit is normally issued for one year when a course is longer than a year, with annual renewal, or for the course duration when it is shorter. The Study application fee is EUR 50. An interim application receipt is not a travel document, so do not plan re-entry around it while the residence card is still pending.

*Source: https://identita.gov.mt/frequently-asked-questions/expatriates/non-eu-non-employment/general-queries/*

## Common questions

### What should international students know about visa in Malta?

Education-purpose entry first; residence funds use a 60% equivalised-income formula, not a fixed EUR 9k-11k figure.

### What should international students know about residence in Malta?

Apply in Malta through Identità; permits usually run one year or the shorter course duration.