Malta
Malta
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The official name of the Republic of Malta is located on an archipelago in the Mediterranean. The Maltese archipelago includes three inhabited islands. The largest is Malta, on which lies the capital Valletta. The other two inhabited islands are called Gozo and Comino. The archipelago has always formed a bridge between Europe and Africa. Thanks to its strategic location, it has always been a strategic shopping center. Battles and wars have often fought over him, and he has recently struggled with an influx of immigrants from Africa. Malta is a popular tourist destination due to its pleasant climate with low rainfall. The Maltese coast is mostly rocky, with many bays and sandy beaches. The beaches are clean and well-kept, swimming is very pleasant, as there are almost no waves. Malta has very good conditions for diving, which is complemented by relative affordability. Malta is very rich in historical monuments. Three of them are on the UNESCO World Heritage List: the entire capital city of Valletta, the megalithic buildings in Malta and Gozo. The island of Gozo is sometimes called the lesser sister of Malta. Gozo is significantly smaller than the main island, has an area of 67 square kilometers and has a population of 25,000. The island is very quiet and ideal for anyone who likes a more rural atmosphere. Also worth seeing are the capital of the adjacent island of Victoria (formerly Rabat), the fishing town of Marsaxlokk, the medieval town of Mdina and the town of Sliema, Malta‘s largest tourist center. Comino is an island of the Maltese archipelago located between Malta and Gozo. It has less than 3 square kilometers and only one family lives here. Its name comes from the word cumin, which means cumin, which grew abundantly on the island. Today, a bird sanctuary has been established in Comino for hundreds of seabirds that nest here. Of the natural phenomena, the Blue Lagoon is probably the most visited, from which you can see the tiny island of Cominotto with fantastic surroundings.
About Malta
MALTESE CUISINE
Malta was largely affected long ago by Italy‘s geographical proximity. Its Mediterranean cuisine thus partially resembles the neighboring Italian with many improvements. In Malta, we can indulge in both pasta and pizza in a number of different variations and flavors. The pizza is really delicious here and the pasta is prepared, for example, in the form of ravioli. On the menus we find many dishes prepared from sea fish or seafood. Most often we can order modified perch, swordfish, tuna, and even a dolphin in various ways. In addition to fish, you can enjoy octopuses and squid. The meal is served garnished and flavored with fresh herbs or topped with cream sauce. However, it is not only the Italian influence that is noticeable on traditional Maltese dishes. In the past, food in Malta was influenced by British, Arabic or even Indian cuisine.
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Typical Maltese specialties
The national Maltese dish is rabbit in many ways. The most traditional is the stewed rabbit in wine with potatoes and vegetables, but it is often served with pasta. In restaurants you can often find this dish under the local name „Stuffat tal-fenek“. The rabbit is also commonly eaten in Maltese households, both on festive occasions and in everyday life. Another very common dish in Malta is fresh seafood, which you will find in absolutely all restaurants. Common fish in the surrounding waters are tuna, swordfish and perch (tuna, swordfish, bass). The most popular local fish is lampuki (elsewhere also called mahimahi or dorado). Very tasty smaller fish migrate around the Maltese Islands in autumn, especially between September and December, so it is during this period that you can have it freshly prepared in local restaurants.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Malta under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Malta.
The visa depends on nationality and purpose. The documents you need to present to the Maltese border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Maltese Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance
Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Malta and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Malta that fulfil Maltese Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Maltese Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Visa requirements for Non-EU Nationals
THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS are not restricted from visiting the European Union. They, however, have to meet all the entry conditions like valid travel documents and visa requirements, for a duration of up to three months.
There are special rules that apply to non-EU nationals of European Union citizens, with different travel rights based on whether they are visiting alone or in the company of a European Union citizen. Non-EU members who have received a residence permit by a European Union Member State that follows the Schengen provisions have the right to travel to the other EU Member States without a visa as long as it is in the Schengen area.
Non-EU members can continue to travel to the EU Member States for up to three months while applying the Schengen provisions. They, however, need to meet all the entries of the visa requirements as stated in the Schengen acquis, which is now incorporated into the EU framework.
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Entry to Malta by third-country nationals who want to enter through Schengen area’s external borders need to fulfil the following requirements:
• Possess a passport or valid travel documents that give them the right to cross the border.
• Must possess documents which indicate their purpose of visit and the kind of their Malta visit.
• They should show adequate resources to facilitate their travel rights in Malta and for their return back to their country of residence, or if planning to travel to other non-EU countries.
• There is no Schengen Information System restriction of entry.
• Schengen health insurance for the required period of stay.
• They do not have a criminal record and are not a threat to the national security, public policy or Schengen State’s international relations which are under the Schengen States or Maltese Law.
Failure to comply with any of the visa requirements mentioned above is enough to restrict a non-EU citizen from entry, regardless of whether he or she is in possession of valid transit or entry visa. Non-EU nationals can check their right to travel or residence in a Member State territory which is available in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. In addition, citizens of the Member States’ rights are also declared in the charter. The rights accorded to the Member states citizens can also be granted to non-EU nationals as indicated in the charter, if they fulfil requirements indicated above for entry. To be allowed entry, they still need to produce a valid visa or travel documents as required by the law.
For EU Nationals applying for the Schengen Convention and to have travel rights in Malta, they will be issued with a short-stay visa which will enable them to travel in the whole Schengen area.
Check out the types of visa options for the Maltese Islands.
About Malta
MALTESE CUISINE
Malta was largely affected long ago by Italy‘s geographical proximity. Its Mediterranean cuisine thus partially resembles the neighboring Italian with many improvements. In Malta, we can indulge in both pasta and pizza in a number of different variations and flavors. The pizza is really delicious here and the pasta is prepared, for example, in the form of ravioli. On the menus we find many dishes prepared from sea fish or seafood. Most often we can order modified perch, swordfish, tuna, and even a dolphin in various ways. In addition to fish, you can enjoy octopuses and squid. The meal is served garnished and flavored with fresh herbs or topped with cream sauce. However, it is not only the Italian influence that is noticeable on traditional Maltese dishes. In the past, food in Malta was influenced by British, Arabic or even Indian cuisine.
Typical Maltese specialtiesThe national Maltese dish is rabbit in many ways. The most traditional is the stewed rabbit in wine with potatoes and vegetables, but it is often served with pasta. In restaurants you can often find this dish under the local name „Stuffat tal-fenek“. The rabbit is also commonly eaten in Maltese households, both on festive occasions and in everyday life. Another very common dish in Malta is fresh seafood, which you will find in absolutely all restaurants. Common fish in the surrounding waters are tuna, swordfish and perch (tuna, swordfish, bass). The most popular local fish is lampuki (elsewhere also called mahimahi or dorado). Very tasty smaller fish migrate around the Maltese Islands in autumn, especially between September and December, so it is during this period that you can have it freshly prepared in local restaurants.
Travel Documents and Entry Requirements for non-EU Nationals
All EEA citizens and Swiss citizens can travel to Malta under the visa-free regime. Third-country nationals are required to apply for a visa to travel or live in Malta.
The visa depends on nationality and purpose. The documents you need to present to the Maltese border officer are as follows:
Passport validity
You must have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe. The document has to be issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa
If you do not know if you need a visa to enter Schengen, click here. Download the Schengen Visa Application Form or visit the Maltese Ministry of European and International Affairs to check the current status regarding the visa and the conditions for issuing it here.
Schengen Insurance
Confirmation that you have travel and health insurance for Malta and the whole territory of Schengen, which meets Visa Code (Regulation EC No. 810/2009) conditions for a Schengen visa. Travel health insurance policies for foreigners travelling to Malta that fulfil Maltese Visa requirements can be purchased online from schengen.insure and it‘s accepted by Maltese Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
Visa requirements for Non-EU Nationals
THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS are not restricted from visiting the European Union. They, however, have to meet all the entry conditions like valid travel documents and visa requirements, for a duration of up to three months.
There are special rules that apply to non-EU nationals of European Union citizens, with different travel rights based on whether they are visiting alone or in the company of a European Union citizen. Non-EU members who have received a residence permit by a European Union Member State that follows the Schengen provisions have the right to travel to the other EU Member States without a visa as long as it is in the Schengen area.
Non-EU members can continue to travel to the EU Member States for up to three months while applying the Schengen provisions. They, however, need to meet all the entries of the visa requirements as stated in the Schengen acquis, which is now incorporated into the EU framework.
Entry to Malta by third-country nationals who want to enter through Schengen area’s external borders need to fulfil the following requirements:
• Possess a passport or valid travel documents that give them the right to cross the border.
• Must possess documents which indicate their purpose of visit and the kind of their Malta visit.
• They should show adequate resources to facilitate their travel rights in Malta and for their return back to their country of residence, or if planning to travel to other non-EU countries.
• There is no Schengen Information System restriction of entry.
• Schengen health insurance for the required period of stay.
• They do not have a criminal record and are not a threat to the national security, public policy or Schengen State’s international relations which are under the Schengen States or Maltese Law.
Failure to comply with any of the visa requirements mentioned above is enough to restrict a non-EU citizen from entry, regardless of whether he or she is in possession of valid transit or entry visa. Non-EU nationals can check their right to travel or residence in a Member State territory which is available in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. In addition, citizens of the Member States’ rights are also declared in the charter. The rights accorded to the Member states citizens can also be granted to non-EU nationals as indicated in the charter, if they fulfil requirements indicated above for entry. To be allowed entry, they still need to produce a valid visa or travel documents as required by the law.
For EU Nationals applying for the Schengen Convention and to have travel rights in Malta, they will be issued with a short-stay visa which will enable them to travel in the whole Schengen area.
Check out the types of visa options for the Maltese Islands.