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Malta student visa from Bangladesh

Bangladeshi students apply for a Maltese national (D) visa for studies through VFS Global, and the Central Visa Unit within Identità in Malta decides. You need an enrolment letter from an MFHEA-licensed college, funds of 75% of Malta's minimum wage for every month of study (about €746 a month in 2026), €30,000 Schengen health insurance and a €100 visa fee. Submit at least 9 weeks before your course starts.

Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated

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Malta student visa at a glance

Key facts about the Malta student visa for Bangladeshi students
What you apply forNational (D) visa for studies, then a residence permit for studies in Malta
Where you submitVFS Global, Malta visa services for Bangladesh
Who decidesCentral Visa Unit, Identità
Visa fee€100 standard · €150 extended
VFS service chargeBDT 13,935 · BDT 20,900
Funds75% of the minimum wage per month of study (about €746)
ProcessingAt least 6–8 weeks

From VFS Global and Identità · Last verified

The basics

What is the Malta student visa for Bangladeshi students?

It is a long-stay national (D) visa that lets you enter Malta for a course of more than 90 days. After you arrive, students on full-time courses at MQF level 5 or above apply to Identità for a residence permit for studies, the document you live and work on.

Before you travel: the national (D) visa

You apply through VFS Global, and the Central Visa Unit within Identità in Malta processes the application. The visa fee is €100, or €150 for the extended service.

After you arrive: the residence permit

Identità's Expatriates Unit issues the residence permit for studies. The application fee is €50, and the course must lead to a higher-education qualification recognised at MQF level 5 or above.

Who qualifies

Third-country nationals accepted on a full-time course at an institution licensed by MFHEA. Part-time courses are not eligible for the residence permit for studies.

Sources: VFS Global: Malta visa information for Bangladesh · Identità: permits for study · Identità: study FAQ. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.

Step by step

How do you apply for a Malta student visa from Bangladesh?

Get a full-time offer from an MFHEA-licensed college, build a money file that meets the 75% minimum-wage rule, buy Schengen insurance, book your flight and first 14 nights, then submit in person at VFS Global at least 9 weeks before your course. The Central Visa Unit decides in at least 6–8 weeks.

  1. Get your enrolment letter

    Choose a full-time course at MQF level 5 or above at an institution licensed by MFHEA. The enrolment letter must show the institution name as registered with MFHEA, the full course name as listed on the MFHEA website, the MQF level and ECTS, the duration, the holidays, the weekly and contact hours and the lecture address.

    After your offer

  2. Build your money file

    Collect the last 3 months' bank statements with a recent bank certificate. The funds must equal at least 75% of Malta's national minimum wage for every month of study. If a parent sponsors you, add their statements, a signed declaration and their ID.

    2–3 months before you submit

  3. Buy insurance, book flights and a room

    Buy Schengen health insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover that is valid for study. Book a full flight itinerary that lands no more than 2 weeks before your course starts, and secure your first 14 nights' accommodation in your own name.

    Before your appointment

  4. Submit at VFS Global

    Fill in and sign the national (D) visa application form and book an appointment with VFS Global, Malta visa services for Bangladesh. Pay the €100 visa fee (€150 for an appointment within 3 weeks) by card, plus the VFS service charge. All documents must be in English.

    At least 9 weeks before the course

  5. Wait for the Central Visa Unit

    Identità's Central Visa Unit in Malta processes the file. Allow at least 6–8 weeks, and make sure your email address is written correctly on the application, because updates come by email.

    At least 6–8 weeks

  6. Fly and apply for your residence permit

    Enter Malta no earlier than 2 weeks before your course. Students on full-time courses at MQF level 5 or above then apply to Identità for a residence permit for studies (€50).

    Up to 2 weeks before the course

Sources: VFS Global: required documents, student national visa (version 3, 1 Jun 2025) · Identità: Central Visa Unit, student visa. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.

Document checklist

Which documents does the Malta student visa need from Bangladesh?

VFS Global's checklist for a student national visa to Malta has six groups: the application, your course, your money, your insurance, your travel and your first place to stay. Every document must be in English, and any translation must come from Identità's list of authorised translators.

1. Application and identity

  • National (D) visa application form, fully filled in and signed by you
  • Passport with at least 10 months' validity
  • 1 passport photo to ICAO standards
  • VFS Global appointment letter

2. Proof of your course

  • Enrolment letter showing the institution name as registered with MFHEA and the full course name as listed on the MFHEA website
  • MQF level and number of ECTS
  • Course duration in months, and whether it is full-time or part-time
  • Holiday breaks, such as Easter and summer
  • Hours per week, with contact hours
  • The address where you will attend lectures

3. Proof of money

  • Your bank statements for the last 3 months, with a recent bank certificate showing adequate funds
  • Funds of at least 75% of Malta's national minimum wage for every month of study
  • Copy of the international bank card you will use in Malta, front and back

If a sponsor pays

  • Sponsor's bank statements for the last 3 months
  • Signed declaration letter from the sponsor
  • Copy of the sponsor's ID card (front and back) or passport bio page

4. Health insurance

  • Valid for the Schengen area and for study purposes
  • Minimum medical cover of €30,000
  • MQF level 5 and above: at least 91 consecutive days from your first entry into Schengen
  • MQF level 4 and below: the whole stay, from first entry to exit
  • If the certificate does not show these details, add the table of benefits

5. Travel

  • Full flight itinerary to Malta with your name, the flight date and all stops
  • Entry ticket no more than 2 weeks before the course starts
  • For a course shorter than 6 months, a return ticket after the course ends

6. First 14 nights' accommodation (in your name)

  • College accommodation: a signed, stamped letter on letterhead with your name, passport number, address and dates
  • Rented room: a registered lease signed by both parties, with the duration, address, your name and the rent
  • Staying with a host: a declaration signed and stamped by a Maltese lawyer or notary, the host's ID and, for a secondary address, proof of residence
  • Hotel or short let: a booking of at least 14 consecutive nights from your arrival

Applicant under 18? Add your birth certificate (original and an official English translation), a copy of your parents' passports and your parents' consent letter (original and in English).

Source: VFS Global: required documents, student national visa to Malta (version 3, 1 Jun 2025). The Central Visa Unit can ask for more documents. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.

Funds and fees

How much money do you need to show for a Malta student visa?

Malta's rule is at least 75% of the national minimum wage for every month of study. With the 2026 minimum wage of €229.44 a week (about €994 a month), that is about €746 a month, or about €8,950 for a 12-month year: roughly BDT 12.3 lakh at BDT 138 to the euro.

€746

a month of study

75% of €994, Malta's 2026 national minimum wage a month (€229.44 a week × 52 ÷ 12).

€8,950

for 12 months

About BDT 12.3 lakh. For a 9-month course, about €6,710 (about BDT 9.3 lakh).

3 months

of bank history

Statements for the last 3 months with a recent bank certificate, for you or your sponsor.

Malta student visa costs for a Bangladeshi applicant aged 12 or over
ItemAmountNotes
Visa fee, standard€100About BDT 13,800Paid by card at VFS. €50 for ages 6–11, free for ages 0–5. Non-refundable.
Visa fee, extended€150About BDT 20,700For an appointment within 3 weeks. Non-refundable.
VFS service chargeBDT 13,935BDT 20,900 with the extended serviceCharged by VFS Global, on top of the visa fee.
Residence permit for studies€50About BDT 6,900Paid to Identità in Malta after you arrive.
Health insuranceAbout €199About BDT 26,800A typical student plan; the price depends on the insurer and cover length. Discuss with your counsellor.
First accommodationAbout €150–250 a monthOur estimate for a shared room or dormitory; the visa needs proof of the first 14 nights.
Sponsor's bank balanceAbout BDT 20–25 lakhA guide from our files, not an embassy rule. Your counsellor confirms the final amount.
Air ticketConfirmed in counsellingFares change by date and route.
Sunrise serviceDiscuss with your counsellorCounselling itself is free.

Taka figures use BDT 138 per euro (Bangladesh Bank, 12 Oct 2026) and change with the exchange rate. Sources: VFS Global: Malta fees for Bangladesh · VFS Global: required documents · PwC Malta: 2026 minimum wage · Identità: residence permit for studies. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.

Processing time

How long does the Malta student visa take from Bangladesh?

Allow at least 6–8 weeks for the Central Visa Unit, and submit at least 9 weeks before your course starts. You may enter Malta no earlier than 2 weeks before the course, so plan your bank file and offer letter well ahead.

Malta student visa timeline for Bangladeshi applicants
StageHow longWhat it means
Latest submission9 weeks before the courseVFS asks for the application at least 9 weeks before the course start date.
AppointmentWithin 3 weekswith the €150 extended serviceThe extended service gets you an appointment within 3 weeks if standard slots are later.
DecisionAt least 6–8 weeksThe Central Visa Unit within Identità processes the file in Malta and can ask for more documents.
Entering MaltaUp to 2 weeks before the courseYour entry ticket cannot be earlier than 2 weeks before the course starts.
Insurance coverAt least 91 daysMQF level 5 and aboveCounted from your first entry into Schengen, to cover you until your residence permit is in place.
Residence permitAfter you arriveApply to Identità for the residence permit for studies (€50) for full-time MQF level 5+ courses.

Example: for a course that starts on 1 October 2027, submit at VFS by 30 July 2027 at the latest and fly no earlier than 17 September 2027. We suggest starting your file 4–5 months before the course.

Sources: VFS Global: Malta visa information for Bangladesh · Identità: Central Visa Unit. Last verified 10 Nov 2026.

After you arrive

What happens after you land in Malta?

Your national (D) visa gets you into Malta. For a full-time course at MQF level 5 or above, you then apply to Identità for a residence permit for studies, which is what lets you stay for the whole course and work part-time.

Rules for international students in Malta after arrival
TopicThe ruleDetails
Residence permit€50 application feeIdentità, Expatriates UnitFor full-time courses at MQF level 5 or above at an MFHEA-licensed institution. Part-time courses do not qualify.
Part-time work20 hours a weekafter your first 3 monthsYou need an employment licence (work permit) before you start a job. Students on full-time higher-education courses recognised by MQRIC can work from their first year once their residence permit is issued.
Bank cardInternational cardThe card you copied for the visa is the one you use to access your funds in Malta.
After graduating6-month extensionUniversity of Malta graduatesUniversity of Malta graduates can ask to extend their residence by 6 months to work, with full-refund health insurance and proof of sufficient means.

Sources: Identità: residence permit for studies · Identità: study FAQ · Jobsplus · University of Malta: third-country nationals. Last verified 10 Nov 2026. Read more on working while you study in Malta.

FAQ

More questions about the Malta student visa

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How much bank balance is needed for a Malta student visa from Bangladesh?

Malta asks for at least 75% of its national minimum wage for every month of study. In 2026 that is about €746 a month, or about €8,950 for 12 months (about BDT 12.3 lakh). You show the last 3 months of bank statements with a recent bank certificate. For a sponsor's account, Sunrise counsellors usually plan around BDT 20–25 lakh; that is our guide, not an embassy rule.

What is the Malta student visa fee for Bangladeshi students?

The visa fee is €100 (about BDT 13,800), or €150 (about BDT 20,700) for the extended service with an appointment within 3 weeks. VFS Global adds a service charge of BDT 13,935, or BDT 20,900 with the extended service. The fees are paid by card and are not refundable.

How long does a Malta student visa take?

Allow at least 6–8 weeks. VFS asks you to submit at least 9 weeks before your course starts, so start your file 4–5 months before the course.

Is IELTS required for the Malta student visa?

The VFS checklist does not list an English test. Your college sets the English entry rule; most Malta colleges we work with ask for IELTS 5.5, and some accept a medium-of-instruction letter for a master's. Your enrolment letter is what the visa needs.

Can I work in Malta on a student visa?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week after your first 3 months, with an employment licence. Students on full-time higher-education courses recognised by MQRIC can work from their first year once their residence permit is issued.

What health insurance do I need for a Malta student visa?

Schengen-valid insurance for study purposes with at least €30,000 medical cover. For courses at MQF level 5 and above it must cover at least 91 consecutive days from your first entry into Schengen; for MQF level 4 and below it must cover the whole stay.

How early can I travel to Malta before my course?

No more than 2 weeks before the course start date. Your entry ticket must fit that window, and you need proof of your first 14 nights' accommodation in your own name.

Do part-time courses qualify for a Malta student residence permit?

No. The residence permit for studies is for full-time courses at MQF level 5 or above at an institution licensed by MFHEA.

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