Malta Visa from Dubai – Education, Language Courses, and Support

Visa categories are determined on a case-by-case basis: not all applicants apply for the same visa category.

Whatox helps clients living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates organize educational trips to Malta. We handle the preparatory work first: we understand your situation, determine a suitable visa route, collect and verify documents, and assist with the application process from the UAE.

A visa to Malta from the UAE is issued in different categories, and Malta visa for language courses — is no exception: the choice of category depends primarily on the duration of the program, and not on its name.

What are the travel purposes we work with:

• English courses;
• language schools;
• junior programs;
• summer camps;
• educational programs;
• short-term training;
• other educational purposes permitted by the visa procedure.

There's no single "student" solution for all travel. Therefore, the appropriate visa category depends on a combination of factors:

• citizenship of the applicant;
• UAE residency status;
• type of course and educational institution;
• duration of the program;
• age of the applicant - separate rules apply to minors;
• living conditions in Malta;
• individual circumstances of the trip.

There is no universal "Malta student visa" suitable for any educational trip. Specifically, according to the Central Visa Unit (Identità), Malta issues two main types of visas: the Schengen Visa (short-stay) for up to 90 days, and the National Visa (long-stay / D-Visa) for longer than 90 days, but no more than 365 days.

This topic is referred to by various names in searches: Malta visa Dubai, Malta visa UAE, Malta student visa UAE, Malta English course visa, or Malta language course visa Dubai. However, there is no official category with these names—there is a Schengen C-Visa for short courses and a National D-Visa for long-term study.

It is important not to confuse different concepts - these are different procedures with different requirements:

• tourist trip — the purpose of the trip is not educational;
• short-term educational visit — course up to 90 days, category C;
• long-term training — course over 90 days, national visa D;
• residency — a separate procedure that does not coincide with obtaining a visa.

If the applicant is under 18, additional documents and procedures apply, as the application is being submitted on behalf of a minor. This applies to anyone under 18: a child attending summer camp or a teenager taking a language course.

It's important to understand: a Malta visa for a child or a Malta visa for a minor is not a separate visa category. Generally, the same category applies as for adults and depends on the duration of the course, but documents related to age and parental consent must be added to the application.

The specific set of requirements depends on:

• age of the child;
• does the child travel independently;
• is the child traveling with one of the parents;
• whether the child is traveling with another accompanying adult;
• parental rights and guardianship circumstances;
• visa category (short trip or long-term study);
• living conditions in Malta.

A preliminary list of documents that usually need to be prepared:

• ☐ Birth certificate
• ☐ Consent of parents/legal guardians
• ☐ Copies of passports/IDs of both parents
• ☐ Documents proving parent-child relationship
• ☐ Custody documents, if applicable
• ☐ The appropriate parental consent form
• ☐ Documents on training/course
• ☐ Proof of residence
• ☐ Travel arrangements

Possible list of documents:

• ☐ Birth certificate
• ☐ Consent of the second parent, if required
• ☐ Copy of the second parent's passport/ID
• ☐ Guardianship documents, if applicable
• ☐ Course documents
• ☐ Residence documents
• ☐ Travel documents

Requirements depend on the family situation and guardianship documents. We do not assume that the consent of the second parent is automatically required in every family situation – this is verified on an individual basis.

• ☐ Birth certificate
• ☐ Parental consent
• ☐ Copies of parents' passports/IDs
• ☐ Details of accompanying adult
• ☐ Living conditions
• ☐ Course documents
• ☐ Travel documents

In this situation, additional documents may be required. Possible documents:

• ☐ Birth certificate
• ☐ Court custody decision
• ☐ Sole custody document
• ☐ Consent of the second parent, if applicable
• ☐ Documentation explaining why consent cannot be obtained, if applicable to your situation

Important: Divorce alone does not automatically grant one parent sole custody. The extent of parental rights is confirmed by documents, and these documents determine whose consent is required.

Possible documents:

• ☐ Guardianship document
• ☐ Passport/ID of guardian
• ☐ Birth certificate
• ☐ Documents confirming the right to give consent on behalf of the child

Check the documents you already have—your progress will be visible in the progress bar. This is a convenient way to get an overview before submitting. The list below is preliminary.

According to documents from the educational institution: Some documents are provided by the school itself. The exact set depends on the school and program, so we confirm this with the educational institution before submitting.

According to financial documents: We don't specify a fixed amount "in the account." For a national D visa (courses over 90 days), Identità's official list of documents states the requirement as a percentage of Malta's national minimum wage—at least 75% for each month of study—along with a bank statement for the last three months and a bank reference. If the trip is being sponsored, the sponsor's documents are also included. The current minimum wage, as well as the requirements for short courses (C visa), should be verified with the official source at the time of application.

Regarding translations and legalization: the need for translation and legalization depends on the document and visa category. For example, for a national visa D, the official Identità list requires documents to be submitted in English and translated by an authorized translator from the official list, while birth certificates must be submitted in the original, legalized, and translated. However, for short courses, translation and legalization requirements must be confirmed by an official source.

In addition, for minors, the specific package depends on whether the child is traveling alone, with one parent, or with another accompanying person.

Our task is therefore to organize the process: understand the situation, determine the route, assemble the correct package of documents, and assist with the submission from the UAE.

Once submitted, the visa decision is made by the competent authority in Malta.

According to official information from the Central Visa Unit (Identità), for courses lasting up to 90 days, applications are submitted where the applicant resides or is legally present: directly at Malta's diplomatic missions, at the mission of another Member State representing Malta, or through an authorized External Service Provider. However, for courses exceeding 90 days, applications are submitted through an authorized External Service Provider.

This means that applicants legally residing in the UAE can use the applicable Malta visa application process in the UAE. Therefore, the specific visa center and jurisdiction for your emirate should be determined solely by consulting the latest official information from VFS Global.

We do not promise a fixed timeframe: processing times are set by the competent authority and may vary depending on the visa category, workload, and circumstances of the specific application. The standard processing time depends on the application category and specific circumstances. Before submitting, please check the current deadlines on the official website. VFS Global publishes current deadlines for Malta and the UAE. At the time of this page's preparation, the official VFS website was unavailable for verification, so specific processing times require confirmation directly on the official VFS Global website. For long-term study (national visa D), the official Identità document list states that applications must be submitted no later than nine weeks before the course start date.

Therefore, we recommend starting the process early and allowing time for document preparation, receipt of documents from the educational institution, and registration for submission.

Information verified: August 2026.

The cost consists of two different parts, and it is important not to mix them.

The cost depends on the complexity of the situation, the number of applicants, and the extent of coordination required. Below are approximate prices for WHATox services. This is how the cost of supporting a Malta visa from the UAE is determined, from the preliminary assessment to the submission process.

This is the cost of professional WHATox support. Official visa fees, visa center fees, and other third-party expenses are also charged separately.

Therefore, before we begin work, we separately outline the cost of WHATox services and any expected third-party expenses that may arise in a specific case.

Have you already agreed on the support stage and the final cost? Proceed to payment for support.

Malta is a popular destination for English language learning: English is one of the country's official languages, and the choice of programs is quite wide. Therefore, we can help clients considering:

• English language schools;
• junior programs;
• summer camps;
• short-term educational trips;
• individual lessons (private lessons);
• other suitable educational programs.

We don't limit our clients to a single school or sell tuition: the choice of educational institution is yours, and our role is to handle the organizational and visa aspects. Here's an example for reference: ACE English Malta visa support information, where programs are also divided into courses of up to 90 days and over 90 days. This is an example of an educational institution's information resource: ACE is not a partner, official partner, or affiliated school of Whatox.

• Visa services in the UAE — a general overview of our visa support.
• European visas for Dubai residents — other Schengen destinations and application specifics from the UAE.
• Digital nomad residence permit for Spain from Dubai - if you are considering a long-term stay in the EU, and not studying.
• Translation of documents for consulates — translations and preparation of documents in accordance with the requirements of visa centers.
• Education in the UAE and choosing schools - if you are simultaneously addressing issues of school education in the Emirates.
• Contact Whatox — contacts and form of application.

Before submitting documents, be sure to check current requirements with official sources—procedures and fees are subject to change.

• Identità - Central Visa Unit — types of Maltese visas, entry conditions and powers of the competent authority.
• Identità — Student Visa, including courses up to 90 days And courses over 90 days.
• Identità — Official List of Documents for a National Student Visa (PDF) — version 2.1 from 13.08.2025: requirements for documents, financial confirmations, and documents of minors for courses longer than 90 days.
• Malta VFS Global — UAE — application procedure, visa centers, fees and deadlines. Requires manual verification: The source is protected from automated access, so the VFS data has not been verified on this page.
• Malta VFS UAE – Short Stay Checklist (PDF). Requires manual verification: The source is protected from automated access, so the VFS data has not been verified on this page.
• Malta VFS Parental Consent Form (PDF). Requires manual verification: The source is protected from automated access, so the VFS data has not been verified on this page.
• Example: ACE English Malta visa support information.

Updated: August 2026