Malta•EuropeNational Visa (Type D) - Long Stay
At a Glance
Processing Time
56 days
Application Fee
150 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 365 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for purposes including employment, study, family reunification, and business. Valid for stays exceeding 90 days up to 365 days.
The National Visa (Type D) is Malta's long-stay visa for periods exceeding 90 days. It encompasses various purposes including employment, study, family reunification, business, traineeship, sports, religious visits, medical treatment, cultural visits, nomad activities, diplomatic visits, and humanitarian reasons.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
42,000 EUR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire duration of intended stay
Completed visa application form
National visa application form for long-stay
Passport photographs
Recent color photographs
Travel medical insurance
Valid health insurance covering entire stay
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract, property ownership, or accommodation confirmation
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin, less than 6 months old
Financial documents
Bank statements, proof of income or sponsorship
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Advantages
- Covers multiple purposes and reasons for stay
- Can lead to residency and permanent residence pathways
- Allows family reunification
- May include work rights depending on purpose
Considerations
- Requires supporting documents specific to purpose
- Longer processing time than short-stay visa
- Maximum initial duration is 365 days
- Requirements vary significantly by purpose
Application Process
Determine visa purpose
Identify which long-stay category applies: employment, study, family reunification, business, etc.
Prepare supporting documents
Gather documents specific to your visa category (employment contract, enrollment letter, etc.)
Apply through visa portal
Submit application through official Identità visa portal (dvisa.identita.gov.mt)
VFS appointment
Schedule and attend appointment at VFS Global center if required
Pay visa fee
Pay EUR 150 visa fee
Biometric data collection
Provide fingerprints and photograph
Await visa decision
Processing typically takes up to 8 weeks
Application Forms
National Visa Application Form
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