Training Visa
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Training Visa

Work Dependents Allowed

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

No

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

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Long-stay visa for third-country nationals undergoing vocational or professional training in Malta.

The Training Visa is designed for third-country nationals seeking to undergo vocational or professional training in Malta. It supports skills development and capacity building in various sectors and fields.

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Requirements

Professional

Experience

1+ years

Language

English

Intermediate

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for entire training period

Training contract

Formal training agreement with organization

Organization approval

Letter from training organization confirming acceptance

Proof of financial means

Bank statements or sponsorship letter

Travel medical insurance

Valid health insurance for Malta

Accommodation proof

Rental agreement or accommodation booking

Passport photographs

Recent color photographs

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Advantages

  • Supports skills development
  • Reasonable application fee
  • Flexible duration matching training
  • May allow part-time work

Considerations

  • No family members allowed
  • Limited work rights
  • No pathway to permanent residence
  • Dependent on training program

Application Process

1

Secure training placement

Obtain acceptance from recognized training organization in Malta

2

Prepare documentation

Gather training contract, organization approval, financial proof

3

Apply for visa

Submit training visa application through official channels

4

Pay visa fee

Pay EUR 150 application fee

5

Biometric appointment

Attend VFS appointment for fingerprints and photo

6

Await decision

Processing takes up to 8 weeks

Application Forms

Training Visa Application

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