Malta Visa for Nigeria Passport Holders

Nigeriapassport Maltadestination

Single entry ApprovalLow Transit visaYes

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Malta. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Malta has small Nigerian worker community (~2K) — caregivers, healthcare, online gaming sector.

Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Maltese National D (>90 days): Work (Single Work Permit — popular for Nigerian healthcare/iGaming), Study, Family Reunification, Self-Employment, Nomad Residence Permit, Malta Permanent Residence Programme.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)EUR 90 (Schengen)

In USDUSD 99

In NGNNGN 134,640

Minimum bank balance~USD 55/day (EUR 50)

Service feeVFS service fee: USD 25-40 on top of visa fee

Stay & validity

Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert

How to apply

MethodVFS Global Abuja/Lagos (via Italian Embassy)

Application centreVFS Global

Processing time15-21 working days

AppointmentYes · Book

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (6 months, EUR 50/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes

Sponsor Doc Conditional

Invitation Letter Conditional

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever (carried)

Travel Insurance Mandatory Mandatory (EUR 30,000+)

Biometrics Yes

Police Clearance No No (short-stay)

Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validity3+ months beyond stay

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg · biometric

Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day); Employment letter; ITR; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); Biometrics at VFS Abuja/Lagos.

Visa types (2)

Tourist ★

Single EUR 90 (~USD 104.66) 15-21 working days

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Malta has small Nigerian worker community (~2K) — caregivers, healthcare, online gaming sector.

Transit Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Single EUR 90 (~USD 97.2) 15 calendar days (occasionally up to 45)

Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Nigerian passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Malta en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Malta or the Schengen Area.

Common rejection reasons

Common Schengen rejections for Nigerians (~55-65%): (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to Nigeria; (3) Malta seen as Schengen entry point — onward movement suspicion; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Asylum-claim history in Malta; (6) Work permit fraud — fake caregiver/iGaming employment contracts; (7) Female caregiver applicants — anti-trafficking screening; (8) 419 document forgery screening; (9) Gaming/iGaming sector worker patterns flagged.

Embassy / consulate

AddressMalta — Schengen visa via Embassy of Italy Abuja, 12 Lake Maracaibo Close, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

Phonevia IT Mission Abuja: +234 9 461 3100

Emailvia IT Mission Abuja: segreteria.abuja@esteri.it

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceMedium

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Malta visa FAQ for Nigeria passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Malta with a Nigeria passport?

Yes — Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Malta (Single entry). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (via Italian Embassy).

How much does a Malta visa cost for Nigeria passport holders?

The Malta visa fee is USD 99 (about NGN 134,640). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Malta visa?

Typical processing for a Malta visa is 15-21 working days. Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Malta on this visa?

A Malta visa for Nigeria passport holders typically allows a stay of Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Malta visa from Nigeria?

Apply for your Malta visa via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (via Italian Embassy). An appointment is required. Your passport should be valid 3+ months beyond stay.