Study / Student in Malta
One documented route of this kind in Malta, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Study Residence Permit
Residence permit for third-country nationals enrolled full-time at a licensed Maltese higher-education institution at MQF level 5 or above.
- Processing time
- Variable
- Validity
- Duration of the course
- Language requirement
- Course-dependent; many programmes in English
- Permanent residence
- Study years count partially toward EU Long-Term Residence
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation after broadly 12 continuous months plus 4 aggregate years in the previous 6 years
Requirements
- Full-time course at an institution licensed by the National Commission for Higher Education at MQF level 5+ (S.L. 217.22)
- Proof of sufficient funds (approximately EUR 950/month)
- Health insurance
- Accommodation
- Travel document valid at least 8 months
Required Documents
- Forms N.01 / N.02 / N.03 and Form O required
- Proof of full-time enrolment at a licensed MQF level 5+ institution required
- Proof of sufficient funds (approximately EUR 950/month) required
- Health insurance required
- Accommodation evidence required
- Travel document valid at least 8 months required
Official fees
- Study / research / training application 50 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Obtain entry visa
Visa-required nationals obtain an education-purpose (Type D) visa first.
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2
Submit online
Submit the application online via the Expatriates Unit Portal.
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3
Apply in person
Book an appointment and apply in person in Malta; visa-exempt third-country nationals must apply within 3 months of entry into EU territory.