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Malta

Malta

Malta

An accessible, sunny group of Mediterranean islands offering a relaxed, lifestyle-first way to learn English in Europe.

Mediterranean Lifestyle
Sunny English Immersion
Schengen Access
Affordable
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Why Study in Malta?

Malta brings together deep history and a fast-growing modern economy, all inside a small island that runs largely in English. As a former British colony, English sits at the centre of how the island works, from schools and offices to everyday life on the street. Malta also sits close to mainland Europe, making it a practical base if you want easy access to the Schengen Zone during your time abroad.

In recent years, the island’s economy has shifted hard toward newer industries, including gaming, blockchain and international finance. English is the language these industries run on day to day, so studying here means you are surrounded by working English, not just classroom English. It creates an environment where international students sit alongside people building real careers in fast-moving fields.

Cost is one of Malta’s clearest advantages. Living and studying here typically costs less than in Northern European destinations, while the lifestyle still includes reliable sunshine most of the year, generally safe cities, and easy weekend travel to the rest of Europe during breaks from your course.

Work rights in Malta start 90 days after your course begins, rather than from day one. It is not an immediate right to work, so it needs planning around rather than relying on it straight away. Once that window opens, many students look for part-time work in hospitality or in the island’s growing tech sector, using the course itself as a foothold and the work period afterwards to build local experience and contacts.

Work Rights - Student Visa

Malta operates a delayed-entry framework. Students on a Type D visa must wait until day 91 to enter the workforce. From week 13, you may apply for a Jobsplus employment licence, securing the legal right to work 20 hours per week for the remainder of the course.
Affordability Score
Average Cost
Safety Score
Very Safe
Language Immersion Score
Full Immersion
Student-Friendliness Index
Very Welcoming

Where to Study?

Vibe Guides and cost of living indices are internally audited for the 2026 academic year. Data is aggregated from national statistics and international platforms, then actively verified through our internal network of current international students to ensure market accuracy.

If your passport is on the list below, you must secure your National Long-Stay (Type D) Visa through an authorised VFS Global centre or a Maltese Consulate before travelling to Malta.

The Pre-Arrival Study Visa Checklist (Type D)

  • Financial Proof (Living Costs): The Maltese government requires you to prove sufficient funds equivalent to 75% of the national minimum wage for every month of your study. You must prove access to roughly €750 to €1,000 per month across your last 3 months of official bank statements. If your sponsor (e.g., a parent) is paying, you must provide their bank statements, a signed declaration letter, and a copy of their ID.
  • Proof of Paid Tuition: You must provide the official Letter of Acceptance and receipts showing your language school fees have been paid in full prior to applying.
  • Proof of Accommodation: A verified housing arrangement covering at least the first 14 days of your arrival (such as a hotel booking, school residence, or signed lease agreement).
  • Insurance Requirements: Comprehensive Schengen travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 in emergency and repatriation costs, valid for your entire stay.
  • Application Timeline: Book your VFS Global appointment and apply up to 6 months before your intended travel date. Do not book non-refundable flights until your visa is officially approved; a flight reservation/itinerary is sufficient for the application.

Short-Term English Courses (Less than 90 days)
Coming for a quick language boost rather than a long-term programme? You will need a Schengen Short Stay ‘C’ Visa (Tourist Visa). You cannot work on this visa, and it cannot be extended in-country. You must show financial proof for the duration of your trip, valid accommodation, and an approved application through your local VFS Global centre.

Visa-Required Nationalities

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos
Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

If your passport is on the list below, you do not need a visa to enter Malta. However, to study for more than 90 days, you must apply for a National Long-Stay (Type D) Visa in-country through Identità after you arrive.

The In-Country Study Visa Checklist (Type D)

  • Financial Proof (Living Costs): The Maltese government requires you to prove sufficient funds equivalent to 75% of the national minimum wage for every month of your study. Based on current figures, you must prove access to roughly €750 to €1,000 per month of your intended stay. The exact figure depends on your housing: you need less if your accommodation is fully pre-paid, and more if you are renting privately month-to-month. You will verify this via a local ATM withdrawal receipt or bank statement once you arrive.
  • Proof of Paid Tuition: You must provide official receipts from your Maltese language school showing your tuition fees have been paid in full. The acceptance letter must also confirm you are studying a minimum of 15 hours per week.
  • Proof of Accommodation: You must present a signed lease agreement, a host family declaration, or official school accommodation confirmation covering your entire stay.
  • Insurance Requirements: Comprehensive Schengen travel medical insurance covering emergency hospitalisation and repatriation (minimum €30,000 coverage), valid for your entire stay. (We standardly bundle this directly into your language school enrolment).
  • Return Flight: Proof of a booked return flight to your home country at the end of your course.
  • Application Timeline: You enter Malta seamlessly as a tourist. Within your first 4 to 6 weeks, your school will help you submit this documentation to the Central Visa Unit before your initial 90-day visa-free allowance expires.

Short-Term English Courses (Less than 90 days)
Coming for a quick language boost? You do not need a visa at all. You enter Malta securely on your passport, carrying only your Norte Study acceptance letter, proof of accommodation, a return flight, and travel insurance. You act as a standard visitor with legal rights to study.

Visa-Exempt Nationalities
(Excludes EU/EEA citizens, who enjoy free movement).

Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador
Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Macau, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova
Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles
Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela

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