Malta visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (identita.gov.mt source)
Do you need a visa for Malta from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for Malta (Schengen area). For a stay of ≤ 90 days (tourism, business, visit, medical) it is a Schengen short-stay visa (type C), valid in 29 countries. Note: Malta has its own Consulate General in Algiers (it is not represented); submission is via VFS Global (Algiers and Oran). For studies over 90 days, a national long-stay visa (type D). Short-stay fee €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000, funds ≈ €48/day.
Official source: identita.gov.mt
At a glance
- Main type
- Schengen short stay (type C)
- Length (short stay)
- ≤ 90 days / 180 days
- Area
- 29 Schengen states
- Fees (short stay)
- €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000
- Funds
- ≈ €48/day (€18 if accommodation prepaid)
- Submission in Algeria
- Malta Consulate via VFS Global (Algiers, Oran)
- Processing
- 15 working days (up to 30/60)
- Study > 90 days
- National long-stay visa (type D)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (short stay)
- Passport (issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
- Completed and signed Schengen application form
- ICAO-standard photo (35 × 45 mm)
- Schengen travel insurance ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel or host letter of undertaking)
- Proof of funds (≈ €48/day; €18/day if accommodation prepaid)
- Round-trip flight booking
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Proof of ties to Algeria (assured return)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Prepare your file
Schengen form, passport, insurance ≥ €30,000, accommodation, funds (≈ €48/day).
- 2Book an appointment at VFS Global (Algiers or Oran)
The Consulate General of Malta decides; submission via VFS.
- 3Submit the file + biometrics + €90
Fingerprints and photo at the VFS centre (service fee + courier for Oran).
- 4Track the processing
At least 15 working days (up to 30/60).
- 5Collect your passport
At the VFS centre / per instructions.
By purpose of travel
Malta tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Malta as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in Malta, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — stay ≤ 90 days per 180, valid in the 29 Schengen states. Submission at VFS Global (Algiers/Oran), with the Malta Consulate deciding. Insurance ≥ €30,000, funds ≈ €48/day. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation
- Travel itinerary (Valletta, Gozo)
Questions about this purpose
Can I visit other Schengen countries?
Yes, the visa lets you travel across the 29 Schengen states.
Malta business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Malta from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or conferences in Malta, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business — stay ≤ 90 days, no paid work. An invitation letter from the Maltese company strengthens the file. Submission at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Maltese host company
- Letter from your employer / company
- Meeting agenda / trade-show registration
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows and negotiations, not paid employment (which needs another permit — outside OuiVisa's scope).
Is the invitation letter mandatory?
Strongly recommended: an invitation from the Maltese company strengthens the file.
Malta family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Malta from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Malta, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — ≤ 90 days. The host provides an invitation letter and a notarised letter of undertaking covering at least €48/day of the stay. Documents in Maltese or English. Submission at VFS Global. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Host invitation letter (name, passport, purpose, duration)
- Notarised letter of undertaking (≥ €48/day) + host's proof of means
Questions about this purpose
What host documents does Malta need?
An invitation letter and a notarised letter of undertaking by which the host covers at least €48/day of the stay; documents must be in Maltese or English.
Who can pay for the stay?
You or your host; provide the matching proof of funds.
Malta medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Malta from Algeria?
For treatment in Malta (≤ 90 days), Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the Maltese health facility (appointment + cost estimate) and proof of funds covering care and stay. Submission at VFS Global. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the Maltese health facility (appointment + estimate)
- Medical records + letter from your doctor in Algeria
- Proof of funds covering care and stay
- Proof of coverage / deposit (if applicable)
Questions about this purpose
What medical documents are required?
A letter from the Maltese health facility (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Can the treatment stay exceed 90 days?
Beyond 90 days, a national long-stay visa for medical reasons may be needed (different rules).
How do I fund the care?
At your expense: prove sufficient funds; care is not covered without insurance/agreement.
Short study in Malta (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a study program under 90 days in Malta?
For a program under 90 days (English course, short exchange, training), a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is enough — no national visa. You need an enrolment letter, insurance ≥ €30,000 and proof of funds. Submission at VFS Global. Fee €90. For > 90 days (since 1 March 2024), see the study D visa.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Enrolment / admission letter for the program (< 90 days)
- Proof of funds (fees + stay)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a national visa?
No for a program under 90 days. A Schengen short-stay visa is enough.
What if the program exceeds 90 days?
Since 1 March 2024, any study over 3 months requires a national long-stay visa (type D) — see the dedicated page.
Can I work?
Short stay does not allow work.
Malta airport transit visa from Algeria
Do you need an airport transit visa for Malta?
No. Algerians are not on the common EU airport-transit list: a pure airside transit (without crossing the Schengen border) needs no visa. However, to leave the transit zone or enter Malta, a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is required (€90, submitted via VFS Global).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport
- Onward ticket (connecting flight)
- Visa of the final destination (if required)
Questions about this purpose
Do Algerians need an ATV for Malta?
No. Algeria is not on the common EU airport-transit list.
When do I need a visa?
As soon as you leave the transit zone / enter Malta: a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is then required.
Where do I submit if I need the short stay?
Via VFS Global (Algiers or Oran).
Fees (short stay)
| Schengen visa fee | €90 (€45 child 6–12) |
| VFS Global service fee | 4,510 DZD (+ 2,000 DZD courier for Oran) |
| Travel insurance (≥ €30,000) | varies |
Official fees: Schengen visa €90 (€45 for ages 6–12) + VFS Global service fee ≈ 4,510 DZD (+ 2,000 DZD courier for Oran) + insurance ≥ €30,000, funds ≈ €48/day. Malta has its own Consulate General in Algiers (not represented); submission via VFS Global (Algiers, Oran). Confirm on identita.gov.mt before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I submit a Malta visa from Algeria?
Via VFS Global (Algiers or Oran); Malta has its own Consulate General in Algiers and decides itself.
Where do I submit my application?
Malta has its own Consulate General in Algiers (it is not represented by another state). Submission is via VFS Global (Algiers and Oran centres); the Consulate / Central Visa Unit (Identità) decides.
How much is the Schengen visa?
€90 (€45 for ages 6–12) + VFS service fee ≈ 4,510 DZD + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, coverage ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation), valid across the Schengen area.
How long can I stay?
≤ 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen short stay).
What timeline should I expect?
At least 15 working days (up to 30/60 if checks are needed); book the VFS appointment early.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Malta Consulate's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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