Visa for Malta from Kenya: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Kenya 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 Kenya
Kenyan passport holders must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Malta. Apply by appointment through the relevant embassy or consulate, following the procedure published on the official portal.
Prepare the application well in advance and follow the instructions from the official portal or the relevant embassy. A standard file includes an application form, photographs, accommodation, financial means and insurance evidence. Do not buy tickets before the visa has been granted.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, travellers holding a Kenyan passport must apply for a consular visa to travel to Malta. The visa must be obtained before departure through the relevant embassy or consulate. Travellers should not leave on the assumption that immigration formalities can be completed on arrival.
How much does a visa for Malta cost from Kenya?
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 standard application file includes an application form, photographs, evidence of accommodation, financial means and insurance. The observed official fee is 90 EUR. For the complete document list, required formats and any additional requirements, consult the official portal or the relevant embassy.
How to apply for a visa for Malta from Kenya
- 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
Book an appointment with the relevant embassy or consulate and follow the procedure published on the official portal. Complete the required application form and submit the file at the appointment. Check the official source directly for the submission arrangements that apply to your individual situation.
Where do you apply for a visa for Malta from Kenya?
A consular visa for Malta is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Kenya, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Kenya, 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.
Visa appointment in Kenya: which centre for which country
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 Kenya, 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 Kenya?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Kenya, 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 Kenya on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Kenya 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.
Processing times and advice
The observed processing time is 15-45 days, and it can vary depending on the application and the competent authority. Submit the application with this period in mind. Do not buy travel tickets before the visa is granted, and check the official portal or embassy for current information.
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
A common mistake is submitting an incomplete file or overlooking accommodation, financial means or insurance evidence. It is also best not to make transport purchases before the visa decision. Review the application form and the official instructions carefully before attending the appointment.
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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.
See AXA Schengen insurancePartner link: IziVisas earns a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you.
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