Persons applying for a visa on the basis of their studies must present the following documentation:

• Completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English, together with one recent passport-sized photo.
• Valid passport, showing at least three blank pages, with a validity period beyond the duration of the entire course plus three months.
• Proof of sufficient financial means which are equivalent to 75% of the national minimum wage for every month of study.
• Air ticket/s to the final destination incl. return trip (where applicable).
• Host/hotel confirmation for the duration of the course.
• Letter of sponsorship, including a copy of the identification document and contact details of sponsor/s, if the applicant is sponsored by a third party.
• Proof of scholarship, if applicable.
• An enrolment/ acceptance letter from the school confirming that the student will be covering a minimum of 15 contact hours per week, and a sample of his/her timetable.
• Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000. The policy must cover the entire duration of the course and not the duration of the visa originally issued to the applicant.
• Birth certificate/family book, in case of minors together with an authorisation letter & passport data from both parents or legal guardians.
• Proof of payment received by the education institution related to the applicant’s course

1. 1. Directly at one of Malta’s missions or consular posts
   2. At the premises of an authorised External Service Provider

• The prospective applicant will be initially requested to send a scanned copy of his/her application duly completed in English, together with all supporting documentation.
• The applicant is to forward to the consulate the receipt issued by the school, showing that she/he has duly paid the course fees.
• If the application at the first instance merits a refusal, the consulate will inform the applicant of the said refusal via email with the refusal letter attached.
• Applicants do not need to provide their biometric data. If approved, the applicant will be provided with a multiple entry D-Visa for a period that does not exceed 180 days, or the duration of the entire course plus a grace period of 7 days if the course does not exceed 180 days.
• To maintain eligibility to hold a student visa, all students are required to attend lessons regularly unless there are genuine reasons for absences as well as to make satisfactory progress. A minimum of 75% attendance is required.
• In case of sickness or unable to come to school, students must inform school and provide the necessary certification. If there is another reason for absence (example for travel or other reasons) approval must be sought from the school and the school must be kept informed at all times.

• Students will first be given a student Visa.
• Students need to be in Malta for at least 3 months before applying for a work and study visa. Students can work after their 90th day in Malta.
• Thereafter, they can apply for a visa to work and study English in Malta.
• The student would need to find an employer by himself/herself.
• The employer will fill in a specific form confirming that they will employ the student. This form will be added to the student’s visa application to work and study English in Malta.
• The student can only work up to 20 hours per week and must maintain a class attendance of at least 80% for a valid visa to work and study English in Malta. Attendance will be checked daily.
• No conversion of courses is possible. The student needs to attend lessons daily to make up a minimum 15 hours of tuition per week (General English Standard Group Course).
• If accommodation is not booked via English Path, the student will still be required to show proof of the agreement with the accommodation owner and make sure that this accommodation is licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. It is highly recommended that all students book accommodation provided by the school to ensure ease of process and assurance.