Visa & residence permits
Most international students need either a visa or a residence permit to study in Malta. Here\’s what you need to know.
Do you need a visa?
EU / EEA students
No visa required
You can enter Malta freely on your national ID card or passport. If you\’re staying longer than 3 months, you\’ll need to apply for an eResidence document through the Expatriates Portal — apply within your first 3 months in Malta.
Non-EU students
Visa + residence permit
You\’ll need a long-stay D-visa issued before you arrive in Malta. Once you\’re here, if your course is longer than 90 days, you must apply for a residence permit through Identità\’s Expatriates Unit.
What you\’ll need to apply
- Original passport (with at least 8 months validity)
- Acceptance letter from MUV College
- Proof of accommodation (lease agreement or partner letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (amount set by Identità — check the current figure on their site)
- Health insurance covering Malta and the EU for your entire stay
- Application fee (set by Identità)
- Completed application form (Form N.01 for residence permit, or Form M for eResidence)
Requirements and fees are set by Identità Malta and can change. Always confirm the current details on their official site before submitting.
How MUV helps
- Acceptance letter — provided as soon as your application is approved
- Education establishment stamp — required on your residence permit form, signed by an MUV official
- Form guidance — we\’ll tell you which form applies to your situation
- Direct support — our admissions team is one email away if anything is unclear
Official partner
Identità Malta — Expatriates Unit
Identità is the Maltese government agency responsible for all visa and residence documentation. Every application — EU and non-EU — goes through them.
AddressIdentità, Triq il-Wied, L-Imsida MSD 9020, Malta
Apply onlineExpatriates Unit Portal
Visit Identità Malta →
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