Malta•Europe1–15 days
EUR €90
Varies by filing options
Only valid for the international transit area
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Permits transit through Malta International Airport's international zone without entering the territory, required for nationals of specific countries.
The Airport Transit Visa (Type A) is a specialized travel document governed by the European Union’s Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009). It was established to harmonize border control and security procedures across Schengen Area member states, including Malta. This visa fills a specific gap for travelers from certain non-EU countries who must pass through the international transit zone of a Schengen airport while en route to a non-Schengen destination. It ensures that individuals who do not have visa-free access to the Schengen Area remain within the secure international zone, preventing unauthorized entry into the territory while allowing for necessary flight connections.
This visa is intended for nationals of specific third countries who are required to hold a transit visa when passing through the international transit areas of Maltese airports. It is strictly for those who do not intend to leave the airport's international zone. The visa is distinctive because it does not grant entry into Malta or the wider Schengen Area; it is solely a transit authorization. Applicants must demonstrate they are in possession of a valid onward ticket to a third country and are not permitted to exit the airport transit area during their stay.
Must be a national of a country subject to the airport transit visa requirement.
Must hold a valid travel document (passport) with at least 3 months validity beyond the intended departure date and at least 2 blank pages.
Must possess a valid visa or entry permit for the final destination country.
Must remain within the international transit area of the airport and not enter the Schengen territory.
Must provide proof of onward travel (confirmed flight ticket).
Completed and signed visa application form.
Valid passport (original and copies of biometric page).
Recent passport-sized photograph.
Confirmed flight ticket to the final destination.
Valid visa or entry permit for the final destination country.
Travel medical insurance (if applicable for specific transit scenarios).
Proof of financial means (if requested).
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