Malta VFS Checklist

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Documents

  1. Application Form – duly filled in and signed by the applicant.

  2. Photograph – one recent passport-size photo in colour with white background (3.5cm × 4.5cm). Do not staple to the application form.

  3. Passport / Travel Document – must:
    a) Be valid for at least 3 months after intended stay
    b) Be issued within the last 10 years and not valid for more than 10 years
    c) Have at least 3 blank pages

  4. Overseas Travel Medical Insurance – valid for all Schengen countries, minimum coverage €30,000 (accident, illness, emergency, evacuation, etc.).

    • Must clearly specify validity period and cover the entire stay (arrival to departure).

    • Must be purchased from one of the 16 Schengen-recognized insurance companies in India.

  5. Confirmed Travel Itinerary – with travel dates.

    • For courses under 91 days: return flights must be included.

    • After visa approval, confirmed return ticket may be required before visa issuance.

  6. Proof of Sufficient Funds – to cover tuition + living expenses for the full study period.

    • Notarised declaration if parents/legal guardian sponsoring.
      a) Bank letter (signed & stamped) confirming available balance
      b) Last 6 months’ original bank statements (student or sponsor)
      c) Last 3 years ITRs with CPC acknowledgement (verified)

  7. Original Letter of Acceptance from educational institution in Malta – must state:

    • Course dates, cost, duration, title

    • Weekly contact hours & credits awarded

    • Whether applicant was interviewed & accepted

    • Accommodation details, rent, and address (if provided)

  8. Course Details – timetable and monthly lesson schedule.

  9. Proof of Accommodation – for the course duration:

    • i) Confirmed hotel booking, OR

    • ii) “Declaration of Proof” form (signed by host, copy of host’s Malta ID/Passport, all originals witnessed by a Maltese Legal Professional).

    • Not required if accommodation is included in Letter of Acceptance.

  10. Proof of Payment – original receipt from educational institution:

  • For courses ≤ €1,000 → full payment receipt

  • For €1,000–2,500 → receipt for at least 75%

  • For ≥ €2,500 → receipt for at least 50%

  1. Educational Certificates – originals apostilled by MEA of issuing country + photocopies. Originals returned with passport.

  2. Passports – original + photocopy of all pages of current and previous passport.

  3. No Objection Certificate (NOC) – notarized, by both parents if applicant is a minor.

  4. Aadhaar Card – original + photocopy.