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Malta — Malta Student Residence Permit
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A two-stage process for non-EU/EEA nationals: first a National Long-Stay (Type D) visa applied for at a Maltese consulate/VFS Global center abroad, then — after arrival — a residence permit application in person at Identità to legalize the stay for the study duration. No points test. Critically, your institution must be genuinely MFHEA-recognized — Malta has had real, recent cases of provider licenses being withdrawn, which retroactively invalidates acceptance letters for visa purposes.
Cost: Cited inconsistently across sources — roughly €100 for the visa itself, with a combined total up to €127.50–€180 once VFS service charges are added. Verify the exact fee at your specific VFS Global center.
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