Malta National D Student Visa (12 months, renewable per academic year)for 🇵🇹 Portuguese citizens travelling to 🇲🇹 Malta

📋Required Documents6

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  Proof of accommodation in Malta
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  Health insurance covering Malta
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  Acceptance letter from a licensed Maltese institution
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  Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
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  Malta national (D) study visa application
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  Valid passport and photographs

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Malta National D Student Visa (12 months, renewable per academic year), book an appointment at the nearest Malta embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 80.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Malta embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Proof of paid tuition (if applicable)

🌐Why Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Malta

Portuguese citizens require a visa to enter Malta based on the current immigration requirements set by Malta's government. Portuguese passport holders must apply through the Malta embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Malta National D Student Visa (12 months, renewable per academic year) Applications Are Refused6

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  No confirmed enrolment/acceptance at a licensed Maltese educational institution for a full-time course.
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  Insufficient evidence of funds to cover tuition and maintenance for the period of study.
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  No valid health insurance, or doubts that the applicant is a genuine student who will leave at the end of the studies.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A prior overstay, an entry ban or an SIS alert in the Schengen area.
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  A relevant criminal record, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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