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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Malta. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen member. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka. Italy typically represents Malta for Schengen visa processing in Bangladesh.
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker, Single Permit, Family Reunification, Long-term Residence, Researcher, Self-employment, MPRP (Malta Permanent Residence Programme).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, less than 10 years old); Online application; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka (Italy represents Malta for Schengen); 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (EUR 48/day proof); Employment letter; For Student: admission + accommodation + funding proof.
Visa types (4)
Schengen member. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka. Italy typically represents Malta for Schengen visa processing in Bangladesh.
Malta Schengen C Business Visa. Apply if Malta is main destination or first Schengen entry point. Maritime, online gaming, financial services, EU institutions main sectors.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Malta airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Malta or the Schengen Area.
Malta National D Student Visa. University of Malta, MCAST, Middlesex University Malta main institutions. Niche destination, growing slowly. English-medium most programmes (Malta has English as official language alongside Maltese).
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) Italy represents Malta for Schengen in BD; (2) Insufficient EUR 48/day funds; (3) Weak ties to BD; (4) For MPRP (residency): investment proof issues; (5) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000; (6) Hotel booking issues - limited options in summer.
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