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MaltaDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Malta in 2026?
Malta is a member of the Schengen Area. Chinese citizens require a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) to visit Malta for tourism, which permits a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
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Step-by-Step Application Process
Prepare Documents
Collect all necessary documents, including your passport, travel insurance, flight itineraries, hotel bookings, and proof of financial means.
Schedule an Appointment
Book an appointment at the nearest VFS Global center that handles Maltese visa applications in China.
Attend Appointment
Submit your application in person, provide your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph), and pay the Schengen visa fee.
Processing
Wait for your visa to be processed, which usually takes about 15 calendar days.
Required Documents
- βValid Chinese passport (must be valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area, with 2 blank pages)
- βCompleted Schengen Visa application form
- βTwo recent biometric passport-sized photos
- βTravel medical insurance (minimum β¬30,000 coverage, valid for the entire Schengen area)
- βProof of accommodation (hotel reservations) and flight itinerary
- βProof of sufficient funds (bank statements from the last 3-6 months)
Important Tips
- β’If Malta is your main destination (where you will spend the most days), you must apply at the Maltese embassy/consulate via VFS Global.
- β’Ensure your bank statements show a consistent income and enough balance to cover your trip. Large, sudden deposits might be questioned.
- β’Provide a detailed daily itinerary to help the consular officer understand your travel plans in Malta.
Easiest Way to Get It
Use a reputable visa agency in China to check your documents before submission at VFS Global to minimize the chance of errors, though you must attend the biometric appointment personally.
Latest Visa News: China β Malta
Great news for China passport holders! Malta has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
Great news for China passport holders! Malta has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
Malta has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa required.
Malta has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa required.
Great news for China passport holders! Malta has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
What about Malta β China?
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Malta is a small archipelagic nation in the Mediterranean Sea, boasting over 7,000 years of history. It is world-renowned for its megalithic temples, the fortified capital Valletta, stunning limestone cliffs, and crystal-clear swimming spots like the Blue Lagoon.
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