Basic Travel Requirements for Central Africans visiting
Malta
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Maltese Visa.
- A Central African Republic passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 30 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover duration of entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Malta Visa for Central Africans
Facts about Malta
Malta is popular for its beaches which are both lively and quiet. The beaches are popular dive sites among tourists. There are also lagoons which allow tourists to perform activities like snorkeling. Nightclubs in the country come alive during the evening time and this is also one of the activities tourists who enjoy the nightlife relish. The climate, architectural and historical monuments as well as the three UNESCO World Heritage sites are major pulls for tourists in the country.
Tourism in the country has been on the rise over the years. There has been an increase in the number of hotels over time which also has led to an increase in the number of foreigners who visit the country. On average, 1.6 million tourists visit Malta each year. The tourism industry is very important to the Maltese economy as it contributes to 15% of the country’s GDP.
Foreigners are neither allowed entry into the country nor allowed to leave the country with more than €10,000 or its equivalent in any currency.
Types of Malta Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | 1 year |
General Requirements for Malta Visa
- A Central African Republic passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 30 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover duration of entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Malta Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Central Africans intending to travel to Malta for tourism purposes can apply for the Malta tourist visa.
- Malta is part of the Schengen countries so you can apply for a Schengen short-stay ‘Type C’ visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- The Malta Type C tourist visa has three types:
- Single entry – entitles to a single uninterrupted stay during the period stipulated in the visa, which may not exceed than 3 months.
- Double entry visa – entitles to two stays during the period stipulated in the visa. while the sum of the lengths of stay may not exceed (3) three months within a half-year.
- Multiple entry visa – entitles to multiple stays during the period stipulated in the visa, while the sum of the lengths of stay may not exceed (3) three months within a half-year.
- A letter of invitation from your host in Malta explaining the relationship of the applicant and host must be provided.
- The purpose of travel must also be explained. The letter must state the duration of stay, host’s name, host’s contact information and place of stay.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of valid medical insurance to cover expenses which includes urgent medical attention or emergency hospital treatment.
- The insurance must cover the entire duration of your stay. The Malta Schengen-standard insurance cover must be capable of bearing medical bills worth 30,000 Euros.
- The currency restriction for exit out of Malta is 10,000 Euros.
- Malta customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning currency restrictions and temporary importation into or export from Malta of items such as firearms, antiquities, or any item that might be deemed to have resale value.
- Evidence of sufficient funds which is enough to support your stay in Malta, like recent bank statement must be provided. This is to ensure that you have sufficient funds to complete your stay in Malta.
- Your bank statement for the past six months should be stamped and signed by a bank official.
- Proof of social ties, such as your marriage certificate (if you are married) or birth certificate of children (if applicable) must be provided.
- The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Malta: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Malta Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Central Africans who intend to engage in business activities in Malta are eligible for the Malta business visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- During your time in the country, you can meet with your business partners to negotiate and sign contracts. You can also attend conferences and trade fairs.
- A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting up with should be provided. The company’s address, the purpose of your visit and how long you will be in the country should be stated in the letter.
- If you are self employed, you are required to provide a covering letter. This letter must be on your company’s letterhead.
- If the travel expenses would be covered by the employer or the business partner in Malta, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
- Confirmation of business leave by your employer should be provided as a letter which explains this. Your position in the company and the duration of your trip to Malta should be also stated.
- Proof of previous dealings with the company you are meeting up with in Malta should be provided, if any.
- A travel itinerary must also be provided. It must include date of arrival and departure, and also check-in and check-out dates at the hotels you are staying in.
- Certificate of business registration of your partner company in Malta is required, and also your company in Central African Republic must be provided.
- You are required to provide your salary slip for the last three months (if you are employed).
- You must provide income tax papers from the last three years.
Malta Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Central Africans traveling to Malta for employment purposes can apply for the Malta work visa.
- The Malta work visa is valid for one year.
- The Employment and Training Corporation is at present the entity that processes applications for the issue of employment licenses (previously known as work permits) with regards to foreign nationals to be employed in Malta.
- Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and references/testimonial.
- Covering letter by employer indicating site of work must be provided by the applicant.
- A valid police certificate must be provided. This is also applicable if the foreign national is an asylum seeker or a person enjoying Subsidiary Protection/Temporary Humanitarian Protection Status and Refugee Status.
- Proof of long-term residence status, or of relation to long-term resident must be provided.
- Health clearance form from your home country must be provided.
- Copy of qualification certificates and accreditation / recognition must also be provided.
- Employment licenses are non-transferable meaning that an employer cannot transfer a license from one worker to the next should the first one leave the job prematurely.
- If an employee decides to leave a job early, their license immediately expires and they cannot work under another employer with the same license.
Malta Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Work visa
60.00 (EUR)
Malta Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Central African Republic
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Malta rently does not maintain an embassy in Central Republic of Africa. Citizens of Central Republic of Africa are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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