How to get a Vietnam visa from Malta?
From Malta, visitors can obtain a Vietnam visa in a few hours by applying for a Vietnam e-visa or visa on arrival. Alternatively, you may submit a visa application directly to the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in Valletta, Malta in 3 - 5 working days.
Each visa option offers its own advantages and disadvantages. The Vietnam e-visa and visa on arrival are particularly beneficial for applicants who live far from a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate, prefer not to send their passport by post, or wish to avoid queuing in person at the embassy. Additional advantages of both options include faster processing times, lower costs, and greater convenience in urgent situations. However, the visa on arrival is available for air travel entry only, whereas the e-visa is accepted at airports, land border crossings, and seaports.
| Description | Vietnam e-visa | Vietnam visa on arrival |
Issued by |
Vietnam Immigration Department | Vietnam Immigration Department |
| Processing time | 3-5 working days | 5-7 working days |
| Rush service | Available (1-2 hours or 1 working day) | Available (1-2 working days) |
| Processing fee | From $ US45 | From $US 50 (exclude the stamping fee) |
Additional fees |
None | Stamping fee |
Entry ports |
Airport, land ports or seaports | Airports only |
Apply for Vietnam e-visa
From August 15, 2023, citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for a Vietnam e-visa. The Vietnam e-visa is valid for up to 90 days and can be issued for single or multiple entries. Under normal conditions, e-visa applications submitted via the official government website take approximately 3–5 working days to process. In urgent cases, we can expedite the Vietnam e-visa and have it completed within 1–2 working hours.
Required documents for the Vietnam e-visa application include:
- A clear copy of the passport bio page (passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival)
- A recent portrait photo
- A valid credit card for payment of the visa fee
How to apply for a Vietnam e-visa:
- Step 1: Complete the online e-visa application form and upload the photos.
- Step 2: Receive your approved e-visa by email within 3–5 working days (normal processing), 1–2 working days (urgent processing), or as fast as 1–2 hours (emergency processing).
- Step 3: Print the e-visa and present it at the airline check-in counter to board your flight. Upon arrival in Vietnam, present the e-visa again at passport control to enter the country.
Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival
To apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival, simply follow these 3 steps:
- Step 1: Complete the online application form and pay the service processing fee.
- Step 2: Receive the visa approval letter by email within 5-7 working days (normal service) or 1-2 working days (rush service).
- Step 3: Upon arrival at the airport in Vietnam, present your original passport, the approval letter, 2 passport-sized photos, and pay the stamping fee to get the visa stamped into your passport.
Learn more how a visa on arrival works
Apply for a visa at Vietnam Embassy or Consulates in Malta
At present, there is no Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate in Malta. You are pleased to apply for a visa on arrival or visit the nearest Embassy of Vietnam in neighbour countries insteadIf you have any further queries, comments or feedback, please kindly call us by +84-912-685-141 or send an email to vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com. We are looking forwards to hearing from you.




