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Malta Digital Nomad Visa

Complete Application Checklist 2026

By Nomad Visa Malta • nomadvisamalta.com

⚡ Quick Eligibility Check

Before you start, confirm you meet these requirements:

✅ All boxes checked? You're likely eligible! Continue below.

📄 Document Checklist

🪪 Identity Documents

💼 Employment / Income

🏠 Accommodation

🏥 Health Insurance

💡 Recommended providers:

SafetyWing (~€40/mo) • Cigna Global • GasanMamo (local)

👮 Background Check

📝 Application

⚠️ 7 Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected

#1: Insufficient Income Proof

Only showing 1 month of income. Fix: Provide 3-6 months of consistent bank statements.

#2: Expired Police Clearance

Certificate older than 6 months. Fix: Get a fresh one right before applying.

#3: Missing Apostille

Police clearance without apostille stamp. Fix: Get it apostilled in your country.

#4: Short-Term Accommodation

Airbnb bookings or hotel receipts. Fix: Get a proper rental agreement (6+ months).

#5: Travel Insurance Instead of Health Insurance

Basic travel insurance isn't enough. Fix: Get comprehensive health coverage valid in Malta.

#6: Working for Maltese Clients

Your work must be for entities outside Malta. Fix: Ensure all contracts are with non-Maltese companies.

#7: Poor Quality Documents

Blurry scans or cropped documents. Fix: Use 300 DPI scans, ensure all text is readable.

💰 Cost Breakdown

Item Cost
Government Application Fee €300
Annual Renewal Fee €350/year
Health Insurance (annual) €500 - €1,200
Police Clearance + Apostille €50 - €150
Rent (Sliema/St Julian's, 1BR) €900 - €1,500/mo
Estimated First Year Total €12,000 - €20,000

⏱️ Typical Timeline

Week 1-2
Gather Documents - Passport, income proof, CV
Week 2-3
Get Police Clearance - Request + apostille
Week 3-4
Secure Accommodation - Sign rental agreement
Week 4
Submit Application - Email to Residency Malta
Week 5-10
Processing - Wait for review (may get questions)
Week 10+
Approval! - Travel to Malta, collect card

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