Airport Transit Visa (ATV)
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Airport Transit Visa (ATV)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Transit

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for transiting through Malta's airport international transit zone without entering the country.

The Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is required for nationals of certain countries who need to transit through Malta's international airport transit zone. This visa does not permit entry to Malta, only transit through the airport to another destination.

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Requirements

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK, GN, ML

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid travel document

Onward travel document

Ticket or booking for connecting flight

Connecting flight proof

Confirmation of onward journey

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Advantages

  • No visa fee
  • Quick processing at airport
  • Streamlined for transit passengers

Considerations

  • Only valid for airport transit
  • Cannot enter Malta territory
  • Limited nationalities require this
  • Single transit only

Application Process

1

Verify need for ATV

Check if your nationality requires airport transit visa for Schengen transit

2

Prepare documents

Gather passport, onward travel documents, proof of connection

3

Apply at airport

Request ATV at airport terminal before transit

4

Obtain ATV

Receive transit visa stamp in passport

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