- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
- Where to apply
- Submit the form and documents in person at a Malta visa application centre run by VFS Global in India. The High Commission of Malta in New Delhi processes and decides the application.
- Visa fee
- INR 10,006 (EUR 90) for adults and INR 5,004 (EUR 45) for children aged 6 to 12, plus a VFS service charge of INR 2,935. The rupee amount follows the exchange rate and can change.
- Processing time
- Standard 15 days from receipt at the High Commission; allow up to three weeks, plus 3 to 6 days for document transit between VFS and the High Commission.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries with at least EUR 30,000 cover for the whole trip is required, bought from one of the Schengen-recognised insurers in India.
Source: VFS Global short stay visa overview and Malta tourism checklist supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.