Business visa · Tunisia to Malta

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 15 calendar days standard, up to 45 calendar days if additional checks needed
• Fee: EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-12), free (children under 6)
• Validity: 90 days within any 180-day period
• Entry: Single entry

Schengen Type C visa for business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, and professional activities not involving employment in Malta. Frequent business travelers may be eligible for multiple-entry visas valid for 1-5 years. An invitation letter from a Malta-based business is required; otherwise the applicant must apply as a tourist.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806.

• Purpose of visit

  Business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations, or professional consultations. Must not involve paid employment in Malta.

  Includes

  • Business meetings
  • conferences
  • trade fairs
  • negotiations
  • professional consultations
• Financial

  Must demonstrate sufficient financial means, either personal or through company sponsorship.

  Minimum funds: EUR 48/day

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, taken against a light background, ICAO compliant

• Bank statement

  Months required: 3

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

• Travel insurance

  Minimum coverage: 30000

• Accommodation proof

  Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

  Accepted types: Hotel reservation or confirmation of accommodation arranged by the inviting company; Must cover full stay: No

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Invitation letter from a Malta-based company or organization, signed and recent (not older than 1 month), specifying the purpose of visit, duration of stay, travel dates, and arrangements for accommodation/travel. Must include company registration details.

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Schengen visa application form

• Cover letter

  Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: ["cash", "card"]; Amount: EUR 90

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather all required documents including business invitation letter, employer letter, passport, photos, insurance, and financial proof. All documents must be in English or Maltese.

2. Online application

   Complete the Schengen visa application form.

3. Appointment booking

   Book an appointment at the Maltese embassy, consulate, or authorized VFS Global center.

4. Fee payment

   Pay the visa application fee of EUR 90.

5. Document submission

   Submit all documents in person during your appointment.

6. Biometrics

   Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) unless recorded within the past 59 months.

7. Processing wait

   Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.

8. Visa collection

   Collect your passport with the visa sticker.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.