How to get a Malta visa from Vietnam

• The Short-stay “Type-C” Schengen visa is issued to travelers who intend to visit Malta for purposes such as tourism, visiting family, signing contracts and attending conferences.
• This visa allows the holder to remain in the territory of Malta for a maximum period of three months (90 days) within six months (180 days) from the entry date into the Schengen area.
• This visa also allows entry into all other Schengen Member States.
• This visa may be issued in three different kinds of entries: the single-entry, double-entry and multiple-entry visas.
• All entry visas are valid for 180 days.
• Schengen visa applications must be lodged at the diplomatic mission of the country which is the main destination of the visit or its representation in Vietnam.
• Applicants wishing to visit other Schengen countries must lodge their applications at the diplomatic mission as well.
• Visa applications should be downloaded and must be in writing, giving all details required on the Visa Application Form.
• The application form must be completed and signed by the applicant before submission.
• Note that Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Malta visas.

• The student visa is issued as a Long-stay visa.
• This is referred to as the National Long-stay “D” visa. It allows foreigners to stay in Malta for a period longer than a year.
• The Consulate of Malta requires applicants to apply for student visas directly.
• A personal appearance may be necessary at the representation of Malta in Vietnam.
• The student's passport must be signed and should have two blank passport pages fora Malta student visa
• The student's status letter/admission from your university faculty is to be submitted with one photocopy.
• The applicant's travel arrangement would also be requested.

• This visa is issued to those who intend to take up paid employment in Malta.
• Applicants are to also apply for an employment license.
• The employer must fill in an application form and submit it to the Employment Licenses Unit by hand or by mail.
• The Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant should be submitted alongside all other documents to be submitted for application.
• The applicant's travel document should be original and must meet all requirements before application e.g. Date of issuance should be within the last 10 years.
• Copies of the applicant's qualification certificates and accreditation would be needed as well.
• A Cover letter by employer indicating the site of work should be provided.
• A valid police certificate would be requested for at the embassy.
• There should be evidence, through a detailed vacancy report, that shows that EEA / Swiss / Maltese nationals were initially sought to fill the position the foreigner is about to fill.
• There should also be proof of long-term residence status, or of relation to a long-term resident in Malta.
• Applicants are also required to have a health clearance form.

• This visa allows the holder to cross the international transit zone of Malta’s International Airport.
• It is valid for 24 hours.
• Holders of this visa can only stay in the international zone of the airport. They are not allowed entry to the country.
• They are required to have a confirmed onward ticket to the destination country.
• All documents valid for entry into the next country should also be in the applicant's possession.

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