Schengen Area (via Malta) tourist visa for Nepali citizens
Short-stay Schengen visa via VFS Global in Kathmandu, acting on behalf of the High Commission of Malta — standard EU Schengen fee applies.
Malta is a Schengen member, so this visa lets you enter the whole Schengen area for short visits. Nepali applicants submit through the VFS Global visa application centre in Kathmandu, which handles Malta applications on behalf of the High Commission of Malta; VFS forwards the file for a decision and returns the passport once issued.
Fee: EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6-12 (EU-wide standard Schengen fee, effective since the June 2024 increase). VFS Global adds its own service fee (roughly EUR 50 equivalent in NPR) plus courier/bank charges on top of the visa fee.
Processing: Typically around 3 weeks (15 working days) from a complete application, plus an extra 3-6 days for transmission between VFS and the High Commission — apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Steps
Confirm Malta is your main destination — This determines whether you apply through Malta's consular process — it isn't a free choice if you're visiting several Schengen countries.
Check the current application channel for Nepal — Malta's official 'Schengen Visa Applications' page lists current procedures and any visa centre partners — confirm the current process for Nepal-based applicants.
Book an appointment and submit biometrics — Submit the Schengen application form, photos, and fingerprints (reused if given within the past 5 years for a prior Schengen visa).
Pay the fee and wait for a decision — Standard processing is up to 15 calendar days, though it can extend to 30-45 days in individual cases.
Documents
Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank pages
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
One recent ICAO-compliant passport photo (white background, taken within 6 months)
Copy of your Nepali citizenship certificate/ID and all used passport pages
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation and a day-by-day travel itinerary
Accommodation proof for every night of the trip (hotel booking, rental confirmation, or a signed invitation letter from your host)
Travel/medical insurance valid across the whole Schengen area, covering at least EUR 30,000, including emergency medical treatment and repatriation
Original bank statement covering the last 3-6 months (requirement varies by country — 6 months is the safer default), stamped and signed by the bank on every page
If employed: employer letter confirming your position, salary and approved leave, plus your last 3 months' salary slips
If self-employed: PAN/business registration and 6 months' business bank statements
If retired: pension statements or other proof of income covering the last 3 months
Income tax return (ITR) for the last 1-2 years, requested by some Schengen countries (e.g. Austria asks for 2 years)
Property ownership documents (lalpurja) and property tax clearance, as supporting evidence of ties to Nepal — not mandatory everywhere, but explicitly requested by some missions (e.g. the Czech checklist for Nepal names this directly)
Certified English translation for any submitted document that isn't already in English, French, German or Spanish
Can I choose which Schengen country to apply through?
No — you must apply through your main destination country's consulate. Applying through a different country than your actual main destination can lead to refusal.