Visa for Malta from the Congo: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of the Congo apply at the embassy or consulate before departure, for stays up to 90 days per 180-day period.
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Insurance requiredMedical insurance for the Schengen visa
A document the Visa Code requires in the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole stay. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Have your application checked before you submit it
A person reads your documents and tells you in writing what is missing or inconsistent: insurance, accommodation, dates, funds, where to apply.
- You pay €29 by card, secure payment by Stripe.
- You email your documents to [email protected] from the address you paid with.
- You get our written reply within 48 hours, or your money back.
The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.
Pay €29 and have my application checkedOfficial fee
90 EUR
Processing time
15-45 days
Allowed stay
90 days per 180-day period
Our guide to the Malta visa from the Congo
Yes, holders of a passport from the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Malta. The application is lodged by appointment at the embassy or consulate responsible for Malta, or at the application centre it designates, and the official fee recorded is 90 EUR.
Travellers from the Republic of the Congo planning a short stay in Malta, for tourism or a family visit, must submit their visa application in person. The recorded processing time is 15 to 45 days and the authorised stay is 90 days per 180-day period, so start the process as soon as your travel dates are known.
Do you need a visa for Malta?
Yes. Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a short-stay visa to enter Malta, including for tourism. The visa must be obtained before departure from the competent diplomatic representation. It allows a maximum stay of 90 days per 180-day period, a figure that is neither the visa’s validity nor the processing time.
How much does a visa for Malta cost from the Congo?
90 EUR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Malta really cost?
- Government fee90 EUR
- Application centre feeCapped at €45
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Malta?
Documents required for a visa for Malta:
- Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
- Completed application form
- Two passport-size photos
- Travel medical insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Biometric data (fingerprints)
Travel medical insurance is part of the file
Not a recommendation: the Visa Code makes it a required document. The policy must cover at least €30,000 of medical expenses, including emergency hospital treatment and repatriation, and be valid across every Schengen state for the whole stay. Failing to provide a compliant certificate is one of the grounds for refusal set out in the Code (Article 32).
Prices and pitfalls: our Schengen visa insurance guide
AXA Schengen sells a policy designed for Schengen visa applications. Check that the cover and the dates match your stay: the consulate alone decides whether the document is acceptable.
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Proof of accommodation is part of the file
The Visa Code asks for documents on accommodation, or proof of enough money to pay for it (Article 14). Depending on the consulate, that means a hotel booking or an invitation from the relative who hosts you. If you book, pick free cancellation, so you can cancel at no cost if the visa is refused. Then keep the booking until you travel: border police may ask for it.
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Documents and fees
A typical file contains the signed form, a valid passport, recent identity photos, travel insurance, and proof of accommodation, funds and the purpose of the stay. The official fee recorded is 90 EUR. Confirm the exact list of documents and the accepted payment method on the official information page or with the representation receiving your application.
How to apply for a visa for Malta from the Congo
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How to apply
Start by checking which embassy or consulate handles visa applications for Malta from the Republic of the Congo, and whether an application centre has been designated. Then book an appointment, complete the application form and attend in person with the full file. The official information page of the Maltese authorities (identita.gov.mt) sets out the current arrangements.
Where do you apply for a visa for Malta from the Congo?
A consular visa for Malta is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for the Congo, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for the Congo, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
Which Schengen state is competent
- Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Malta is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
- With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
- If Malta has no consulate in the Congo, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.
What if Malta has no embassy in the Congo?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for the Congo, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in the Congo on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the Congo but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Malta take?
15-45 days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Timing and tips
The recorded processing time is 15 to 45 days after submission, depending on the season and the complexity of the file. Do not buy plane tickets before the visa is granted; if a booking is requested, choose a changeable or refundable option. Keep copies of your supporting documents during the trip, as they may be requested again at border control in Malta.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
An incomplete file or documents that do not match the itinerary are a frequent cause of refusal. Many travellers also confuse the authorised stay, 90 days per 180-day period, with the validity printed on the visa sticker. Finally, be wary of intermediaries selling appointments or promising a guaranteed visa: only the competent representation decides.
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Other visa types for Malta
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Insurance requiredMedical insurance for the Schengen visa
A document the Visa Code requires in the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole stay. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Duration
90 days per 180-day period
Price
€90
Processing time
15-45 days
Insurance for my Schengen visa
A required document; AXA Schengen offer, partner link
Official websiteVerifiedKey Employee Initiative
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
€600
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Nomad Residence Permit
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
€300
Processing time
30 days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
€100–200
Processing time
90 days
Official websiteVerified
Specialist Employee Initiative
Work visa
Duration
3 years
Price
€600
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Investor visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
€60,000
Processing time
6-9 months
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Processing time
120 days
Official websiteVerified
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