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Malta Schengen visa checklist for Indian applicants

Every item of the Malta tourist-visa checklist for applicants in India, as printed, with the two lines people ask about most picked out: the flight reservation and the proof of accommodation.

Updated 10 Nov 2026Reviewed by Narinder Chahal, Director, Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited

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For flights, the Malta tourist checklist prints: “Flight reservations of return or round ticket. - If applicant is travelling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train Itinerary or Car rental.” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. For accommodation it prints: “Proof of Accommodation: Either: a) Confirmed Hotel Booking Or: b) of the 'Declaration of Proof' completely filled in, signed by the invitee and photocopy of invitee's Malta ID card or Passport and relative supporting documents as mentioned in the same declaration All in original, witnessed by (Maltese) Public Notary. If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.

Flight reservation: what the Malta checklist says

“Flight reservations of return or round ticket. - If applicant is travelling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train Itinerary or Car rental.”

This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket.

If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.

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Hotel booking: what the Malta checklist says

“Proof of Accommodation: Either: a) Confirmed Hotel Booking Or: b) of the 'Declaration of Proof' completely filled in, signed by the invitee and photocopy of invitee's Malta ID card or Passport and relative supporting documents as mentioned in the same declaration All in original, witnessed by (Maltese) Public Notary. If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.”

This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.

Every night of the trip has to be covered, in each country you stay in.

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We match the flight, the hotels and your itinerary

An officer reads the flight reservation, the hotel bookings, the insurance and the form side by side. The arrival date, the first check-in, the last check-out and the return flight have to tell one story, with no night missing. That is what the desk does when you order hotel bookings with a flight reservation: each one is matched to your itinerary.

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We do not send one loose document. The desk matches the flight reservation and every hotel booking to your itinerary: the same dates, the same cities, and no night left uncovered. These are the real documents of one order for a Switzerland visa file, issued on 5 November 2026: one flight reservation and four hotel bookings that cover all 9 nights between the two flights. Personal details are blacked out; everything else is as issued.

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Malta tourist visa checklist: all 12 items

Each item is printed here as it appears on the checklist titled “MALTA TOURISM CHECKLIST”, issued by HIGH COMMISSION OF MALTA INDIA, with no date printed. The flight and accommodation lines are highlighted.

#	About	As printed on the checklist
1	Application form	Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant
2	Photo	One recent Passport size photograph in colour with white background (3.5cm by 4.5cm). Please do not staple the photographs to the Application Form.
3	Passport	Passport/Travel document must: a) Be valid for at least 3 months after the intended stay; b) Be issued within the previous 10years and not valid for more than 10years; c) Have at least 3 blank pages.
4	Travel insurance	Overseas Travel Medical Insurance valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance must cover the applicant for at least 30,000 Euros or equivalent. The policy must clearly specify the period of validity and must cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure. For this purpose, Insurance may only be purchased from one of 16 Schengen recognized Insurance Companies in India.
5	Cover letter	Cover Letter from the applicant stipulating the purpose of travel, duration, names of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details.
6	Flight reservation	Flight reservations of return or round ticket.; - If applicant is travelling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train Itinerary or Car rental.
7	Itinerary	Certificate of the travel agency confirming the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans.
8	Accommodation	Proof of Accommodation: Either: a) Confirmed Hotel Booking Or: b) of the 'Declaration of Proof' completely filled in, signed by the invitee and photocopy of invitee's Malta ID card or Passport and relative supporting documents as mentioned in the same declaration All in original, witnessed by (Maltese) Public Notary. If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.; Documents to be attached: - copy of the Host's ID Card and of the bio-data page of the Invitee's Passport; - proof of residence (ie property title deeds, rental agreement, energy bills); - proof of income (salary slip, receipt of pension, official document stating the amount of income); - if applicable, health insurance policy for the invited person(s)
9	Proof of funds	Proof of financial means of the Applicant:; a) If Employed - Original bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank, and - Payslips of last three months, and - Employment contract, and - Employer's statement on approval for holidays, and - Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years.; b) If Company Owner or Self-employed - Original bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank, and - Certificate of registration of the company, including its goods and services tax (GST) registration number for companies based in India, and - Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years, and - Business bank account statement; c) If applicant is sponsored - Original bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank, and - Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by means of the national form of the Member State concerned, if applicable (cf. the website of the Member State of destination), and - Applicant's Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years.; d) If applicant is retired - Pension statements for the last three months and/or - Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business; e) If Minor - If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor, in which case a court order or other proof of sole custody or guardianship must be provided and a copy of the passport of the non-travelling parent. - If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor and copies of the passport of the non-travelling parents or guardians. - Copy of identification document(s) (with signature and photograph) of the parent(s)/guardians having custody/guardianship of the applicant and copies of the passport.
10	Passport	Original & Photocopy of: - The current passport's biodata page. - The last page of the passport (for Indian passport) - Entry/exit stamps of the Schengen area from previous passports. (if available)
11	Other	Adhaar Card (along with a photocopy)
12	Other	General Rules: Submission of the above documentation does not guarantee that a visa is granted.; The application form and all documents (original + copy) are to be submitted in person.; Applications will be refused by the High Commission if accompanied by forged documents.; The Visa fee will not be refunded in case of refusal unless application is inadmissible.; Visa applications should be submitted at least 15 days prior to date of travel.; The High Commission reserves the right to request further documentation and/or personal interview.; Should you wish to keep original documents, kindly include also an A4 photocopies together with the originals when submitting applications.; A 5-day limit for submission of missing documents via VFS.; Failure to comply with the above, may lead to outright refusal.

Visiting family or travelling for business?

The same two lines on the other Malta checklists in the same set, as printed.

Purpose	Flight line	Accommodation line
Visiting family & friends	“Flight reservations of return or round ticket. If applicant is travelling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train Itinerary or Car rental.”	“Proof of Accommodation: Either: a) Confirmed Hotel Booking Or: b) of the 'Declaration of Proof' completely filled in, signed by the invitee and photocopy of invitee's Malta ID card or Passport and relative supporting documents as mentioned in the same declaration All in original, witnessed by (Maltese) Public Notary. If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.”
Business	“Flight reservations of return or round ticket. If applicant is travelling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train Itinerary or Car rental.”	“Proof of Accommodation: Either: a) Confirmed Hotel Booking Or: b) of the 'Declaration of Proof' completely filled in, signed by the invitee and photocopy of invitee's Malta ID card or Passport and relative supporting documents as mentioned in the same declaration All in original, witnessed by (Maltese) Public Notary. If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.”

Malta visa from India: fee, where to apply, timing

Visa type: Schengen short-stay visa (type C), up to 90 days in any 180
Visa fee: €90 adults, €45 children 6–11, free under 6, plus the VFS service charge
Where Indians apply: VFS Global, for the High Commission of Malta in New Delhi
Processing time: Up to three weeks, particularly for applications from states outside Delhi

Routes from India, common mistakes and the official links are on Dummy ticket for Malta visa: flight and hotel documents explained.

Malta checklist questions

Is a flight ticket required for a Malta visa from India?

The Malta tourist checklist prints: “Flight reservations of return or round ticket. - If applicant is travelling to several Schengen states proof of intra-Schengen Flight reservation, Train Itinerary or Car rental.” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.

Is a hotel booking required for a Malta visa?

The checklist prints: “Proof of Accommodation: Either: a) Confirmed Hotel Booking Or: b) of the 'Declaration of Proof' completely filled in, signed by the invitee and photocopy of invitee's Malta ID card or Passport and relative supporting documents as mentioned in the same declaration All in original, witnessed by (Maltese) Public Notary. If the applicant is travelling to several Member States, proof of accommodation in each of them.” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it. Every night of the trip has to be covered, in each country you stay in.

What does the Malta checklist say about travel insurance?

It prints: “Overseas Travel Medical Insurance valid for all Schengen countries. The insurance must cover the applicant for at least 30,000 Euros or equivalent. The policy must clearly specify the period of validity and must cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure. For this purpose, Insurance may only be purchased from one of 16 Schengen recognized Insurance Companies in India.”

How many documents are on the Malta tourist visa checklist?

This copy lists 12 items, from the application form and passport to proof of funds. The full list is on this page in the order the checklist prints it. Bring what your own category asks for: employed, self-employed, student and retired applicants have different lines.

Where does this Malta checklist come from, and is it current?

It is the checklist titled “MALTA TOURISM CHECKLIST”, issued by HIGH COMMISSION OF MALTA INDIA, with no date printed, read on the date shown on this page. Checklists change, so compare it with the version on the official page for Malta before you submit; the links are on our Malta page.

Source and date

This page reproduces the checklist titled “MALTA TOURISM CHECKLIST”, issued by HIGH COMMISSION OF MALTA INDIA, with no date printed, for applicants in India. We read it on 10 November 2026 and copied its items without rewording. Embassies revise their checklists, and a visa centre may hand you a newer one: the version on the official page for Malta is the one that counts. The documents common to every Schengen country are set by the EU’s harmonised list for India, explained in the Schengen visa documents checklist for Indians.

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