Monday, 8 February 2010
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General Documentation Requirements (by purpose)

TOURISM

In addition to the visa application form, a valid travel document and two (2) passport-size photographs, applicants need to produce the      following documentation:

·         a valid return ticket or

·         a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey

·         cash in convertible currency or

·         traveller's cheques or

·         cheque books for a foreign currency account or

·         credit cards

·         or any other means that guarantees funds in hard currency.

·         hotel reservation or reservation for a similar establishment or

·         where a third-country national states that he/she shall stay at a  person's home or in an institution, the applicant must present a written declaration by the host which  vouches for the host’s commitment to accommodate.  The diplomatic mission and consular posts will verify such declarations, where such checks are necessary;

·           a valid individual or group Travel Medical Insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.  The insurance must be valid throughout the SchengenMemberStates and cover the entire period of the person’s stay.  The minimum coverage is of € 30,000.

BUSINESS

In addition to the visa application form, a valid travel document and two (2) passport-size photographs,applicants need to produce the following documentation:

·         a valid return ticket or

·         a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey

·         cash in convertible currency or

·         traveller's cheques or

·         cheque books for a foreign currency account or

·         credit cards

·         or any other means that guarantees funds in hard currency.

 

·         a letter of invitation from the business partner, firm or authority

·         proof of the existence of commercial-business relations or

·         a certificate of the local Chamber of Commerce on the existence of such business activities

·         documents proving the applicant’s status in the business firm

 

hotel reservation or reservation for a similar establishment a valid individual or group Travel Medical Insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.  The insurance must be valid throughout the SchengenMemberStates and cover the entire period of the person’s stay. The minimum coverage is of € 30,000.

 

STUDIES

In addition to the visa application form, a valid travel document and two (2) passport-size photographs, applicants need to produce the following documentation:

·         a valid return ticket or

·         a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey

·         cash in convertible currency or

·         traveller's cheques or

·         cheque books for a foreign currency account or

·         credit cards

·         or any other means that guarantees funds in hard currency.

·         a letter of acceptance from the educational institution indicating entitlement to admission and details on course being undertaken

 

  hotel reservation or reservation for a similar establishment or

where a third-country national states that he/she shall stay at a person's home or in an institution, the applicant must present a written declaration by the host which vouches for the host’s commitment to accommodate.  The diplomatic mission and consular posts will verify such declarations, where such checks are necessary;

 a valid individual or group Travel Medical Insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.  The insurance must be valid throughout the SchengenMemberStates and cover the entire period of the person’s stay.  The minimum coverage is of € 30,000.

 

POLITICAL, SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, SPORTS or RELIGIOUS EVENTS

In addition to the visa application form, a valid travel document and two (2) passport-size photographs, applicants need to produce the following documentation:

·         a valid return ticket or

·         a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey

·         cash in convertible currency or

·         traveller's cheques or

·         cheque books for a foreign currency account or

·         credit cards

·         or any other means that guarantees funds in hard currency.

 

an invitation, entry tickets, enrolments or programmes stating whenever possible the name of the host organisation, the duration or any other appropriate documents indicating the purpose of the visit

 

hotel reservation or reservation for a similar establishment or where a third-country national states that he/she shall stay at a person's home or in an institution, the applicant must present a written declaration by the host which vouches for the host’s commitment to accommodate.  The diplomatic mission and consular posts will verify such declarations, where such checks are necessary;

a valid individual or group Travel Medical Insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.  The insurance must be valid throughout the SchengenMemberStates and cover the entire period of the person’s stay. The minimum coverage is of € 30,000.

MEDICAL REASONS

In addition to the visa application form, a valid travel document and two (2) passport-size photographs, applicants need to produce the following documentation:

·         a valid return ticket or

·         a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey

·         cash in convertible currency or

·         traveller's cheques or

·         cheque books for a foreign currency account or

·         credit cards

·         or any other means that guarantees funds in hard currency.

 

·         a letter from the medical organisation certifying that the applicant is      to undergo medical treatment in Malta

 

·         hotel reservation or reservation for a similar establishment or  where a third-country national states that he/she shall stay at a person's home or in an institution, the applicant must present a written declaration by the host which vouches for the host’s commitment to accommodate. The diplomatic mission and consular posts will verify such declarations, where such checks are necessary;

·        a valid individual or group Travel Medical Insurance to cover any expenses which  might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.  The insurance must be valid throughout the SchengenMemberStates and cover the entire period of the person’s stay. The minimum coverage is of € 30,000.

DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OF IMMEDIATE NEXT OF KIN

In addition to the visa application form, a valid travel document and two (2) passport-size photographs, applicants need to produce the following documentation:

·         a valid return ticket or

·         a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey

·         cash in convertible currency or

·         traveller's cheques or

·         cheque books for a foreign currency account or

·         credit cards

·         or any other means that guarantees funds in hard currency.

·         a statement about the case by the Maltese authorities or

·         a statement about the case by the medical  organisation in Malta or

·         a statement about the case by the Medical Doctor

·         hotel reservation or reservation for a similar establishment or where a third-country national states that he/she shall stay at a person's home or in an institution, the applicant must present a written declaration by the host which vouches for the host’s commitment to accommodate.  The diplomatic mission and consular posts will verify such declarations, where such checks are necessary;

·         a valid individual or group Travel Medical Insurance to cover any expenses which  might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.  The insurance must be valid throughout the SchengenMemberStates and cover the entire period of the person’s stay. The minimum coverage is of € 30,000.


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Dr. Tonio Borg
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