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At a glance

Living index rating
Moderate
Monthly rent
€350 – €700 for a shared room (more in Sliema and St Julian's)
Monthly food
€200 – €350
Other monthly expenses
€150 – €300 (phone, utilities, personal; public buses are free for residence-card holders)
Visa processing time
About 4 – 8 weeks for the residence permit; apply for the visa well ahead
Family allowed for students
No

Visa requirements

  • National (D) student visa, then a study residence permit from Identità (Central Visa Unit) after arrival
  • Offer letter from a licensed Maltese institution and proof of tuition payment
  • Proof of funds: about €950 for each month of your stay, in a regularly used bank account
  • Health insurance (at least €30,000 cover)
  • Work up to 20 hours a week; most students must wait until after their first 3 months, but students on recognised higher education courses can work from their first year

Work permit after studies

  • After completing a programme at MQF level 5 or higher, you can apply once for a post-study residence permit valid for up to 9 months to look for work
  • With a job, apply for a Single Permit or a Key Employee / EU Blue Card permit

Citizenship route

  • Long-term residence after 5 years of legal residence
  • Naturalisation generally requires living in Malta for at least 5 of the last 6 years (including the 12 months before applying), knowledge of Maltese and English and 2 sponsors
  • Citizenship by naturalisation is discretionary

Family details

  • Students on a study residence permit generally can't bring family members as dependants
  • Family members can visit on short-stay Schengen visas

Universities in Malta

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This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.