With the implementation of the Malta permanent residence program, more and more Singaporeans choose to immigrate to this small Mediterranean island country, complete the rental or purchase project, you can obtain Malta permanent residence status, land on the island to record bioinformation, and get a residence visa for 4 months.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme does not have an immigration supervision, but it also stipulates that applicants must enter the country to obtain fingerprints, and if there are a large number of applicants, they can apply to have their biometric fingerprints collected at the Maltese Embassy in Beijing.
However, if the applicant has collected biometric fingerprints at the Maltese Embassy in Beijing, he must still go to Malta to collect the residence permit, and cannot collect it on his behalf!
For applicants, obtaining biometric fingerprints or collecting a residence card is necessary to enter Malta! So the question is, what visas do applicants need to apply for to go to Malta? What documents do I need to prepare to apply for a visa?
1. Types of Maltese visas
There are many types of entry visas to Malta, go to Malta to enter biometric information, and you can apply for a Malta business visa or tourist visa by collecting your residence permit!
It is more convenient if you have a Schengen visa, Malta is a Schengen Convention country, you can also go to Malta with a Schengen visa!
Generally, most of our applicants are high-net-worth individuals, considering the recent planning, they generally consider applying for a business visa, so today we will take the business visa as an example.
2. Documents required for business visa
Malta business visa is divided into two scenarios, let's take a look together.
1. At the invitation of foreign enterprises
Original invitation letter from Malta company;
2. Domestic ordinary applicants
Application form;
Overseas insurance;
Copy of ID card;
Original and photocopy of passport;
Original and photocopy of household registration booklet;
2 personal two-inch color photos with a white background;
The English dispatch letter of the work unit, the dispatch letter must have the leader's signature and official seal;
A copy of the business license with the official seal of the domestic company;
Round-trip ticket order voucher;
Bank statements in the last 3 months;
If the domestic company pays the management fee, it is required to provide the company's bank statement for 3 months;
If the foreign entity pays the fee, the foreign company needs to provide the corresponding certificate;
Applying for a Malta business visa requires a corresponding invitation letter from a Maltese company, and some people are worried that it is too troublesome or difficult to issue, but there is no need to worry. The invitation letter can be issued by a Maltese immigration lawyer. Applicants don't need to worry at all!
III. Documents required for tourist visa
Compared to a business visa, the process of obtaining a travel visa is easier and the documents issued are simpler. Ordinary people can apply for a tourist visa, so, what documents do you need to provide to apply for a tourist visa?
1. Adults
Individual Visa Application Form (in English);
Provide the itinerary schedule for passing this tour;
Original passport and a copy thereof;
Two recent photographs of the individual;
Original copy of ID card;
Original and photocopy of household registration booklet;
Proof of booking for hotels in the Schengen countries under the itinerary;
Proof of round-trip ticket booking;
Travel insurance that meets the requirements of the Embassy;
Bank statements of at least €48 per day or sufficient personal standing bank statements;
Other personal or family financial proof, such as title deeds;
2. Minors
Birth certificate of the minor;
A letter of consent to travel signed by both parents or legal guardians;
The first page of the parent's or guardian's passport;
Relevant supporting documents proving the guardianship relationship;
Malta is a member of the Schengen and can travel freely with a Maltese visa, and applicants can choose which type of visa to apply for according to their own circumstances when applying for a visa.
4. Requirements for applying for a Malta permanent residence visa
1. Administrative fee: 4W euros.
2. Donation to non-profit organizations designated by the Maltese Government: 0.2W Euro.
3. Donate to the government: The applicant chooses to donate 2.8W euros by purchasing a house and 5.8W by renting a house.
4. Real estate investment: Buyers or renters need to hold for five years.
Buying: If you buy a property on the main island of Malta, the amount must not be less than 35W, and if you buy a property in Gozo/South Malta, the amount must not be less than 30W.
Rent: Minimum of €12,000/year on the main island of Malta and €10,000/year in Gozo/South Malta.