Malta•EuropeSports Activity Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
56 days
Application Fee
150 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 365 days
Renewable
Varies
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
Long-stay visa for athletes, sports professionals, and participants in sporting events.
The Sports Activity Visa is designed for professional athletes, coaches, and sports participants coming to Malta for sporting events, competitions, or training camps.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for sports activity duration
Sports organization letter
Confirmation from organizing body of sporting activity
Athlete credentials
Sports licenses, federation memberships, team letters
Travel medical insurance
Valid health insurance including sports injuries
Accommodation proof
Hotel booking or housing arrangement
Passport photographs
Recent color photographs
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Advantages
- Supports sports participation
- Flexible duration
- Reasonable fees
Considerations
- Requires sports organization sponsorship
- Limited to sports activities
- No work rights outside sports
Application Process
Secure sports participation
Obtain official confirmation from sports organization or event organizer in Malta
Prepare documentation
Gather sports organization letter, athlete credentials, accommodation proof
Submit visa application
Apply through official Identità channels
Pay visa fee
Pay EUR 150 application fee
Biometric appointment
Attend VFS for fingerprints and photograph
Await decision
Processing takes up to 8 weeks
Application Forms
Sports Activity Visa Application
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