The Maltese people’s appreciation of the services the Church is providing in these and other areas is evidenced by their continued generous support to sustain them and to help them respond adequately to today’s needs. As the pastoral challenges continue to grow, the number of Maltese priests reaching old age is getting bigger and bigger. The total number of diocesan priests working in Malta is 343. Their age distribution is as follows; over 90 years – 2; from 80 to 89 – 11; from 70 to 79 – 76; from 60 to 69 – 87; from 50 to 59 – 57; from 40 to 49 – 61; from 30 to 39 – 43; under 30 – 6.
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The Maltese people’s appreciation of the services the Church is providing in these and other areas is evidenced by their continued generous support to sustain them and to help them respond adequately to today’s needs. As the pastoral challenges continue to grow, the number of Maltese priests reaching old age is getting bigger and bigger. The total number of diocesan priests working in Malta is 343. Their age distribution is as follows; over 90 years – 2; from 80 to 89 – 11; from 70 to 79 – 76; from 60 to 69 – 87; from 50 to 59 – 57; from 40 to 49 – 61; from 30 to 39 – 43; under 30 – 6. This means that 25.9% of diocesan priests are over 70 years of age, while another 25.4% are between the age of 60 and 69. The beauty of the Maltese Islands for visitors is their size. Even if you are here for only a few days’ stay, you can see and do an incredible amount, from cultural sightseeing to action sports like diving. And you won’t waste time getting from A to B. The public transport network of buses covers nearly all the Islands. Additionally, you may wish to hop onto a Visit Malta Tourist Bus which offers two circular routes (North Route 505 & South Route 506) around Malta’s main attractions. This tourist bus enables you to see the islands at your own pace, whilst riding on a typical Maltese bus, an attraction in its own right. Car rates here are good value compared to other European destinations. And for a slow-paced form of transport, why not try a horse-drawn Karrozin? They offer a by-gone way to visit the sites in the key historic places including Mdina and Valletta. If you want a leisurely day on the high seas, is to take an island or harbour ruise.
MALTA STUDY VISA REQUIREMENT.
1. Application form completely filled and signed by the applicant.
2. Two Recent (not older than six months) passport-size photographs in color with white background. (3.5cm / 4.5cm). (Do not staple).
3. The Passport should be valid for at least three months (any other type of travel document should be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen territory and with at least one blank page to affix the visa. No visa will be issued on the additional pages of the passport.
4. Acceptance Letter from the Institute in Malta stating that Applicant has been accepted for the course with the period & Accommodation.
5. A covering letter from the applicant introducing himself/herself, explaining the purpose, duration & itinerary of the visit in brief. (Should be Printed, handwritten will not be accepted).
6. Return Flight itinerary.
7. Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries .The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 30,000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure.
8. Proof of accommodation.
9. Proof of Current Occupation, if any.
10. Copy of Educational Certificates/Diploma/Degree.
11. Proof of sufficient funds, approx. 3 lakhs to cover all expenses during the stay in Malta: Copy of Bank. Statement for the last three months of guardian (if not employed).
12. Copy of Passport’s front & back page with Visa copies. Copy of Passport’s front & back page with Visa copies.
13. Minors below 18 years traveling alone must submit the written consent of their parents/guardian.
14. VISA Fee INR 4070 is to be paid by a Banking Instrument in favor of the “High Commission of Malta” payable at New Delhi. (NOTE: DD’s for Mumbai & Bangalore should also be in the same favoring name.)
What is a visa?
A visa is an authorization or decision, in the form of a sticker, issued and affixed to a passport by a Maltese diplomatic mission or consular post to a third-country national. It authorizes the bearer to stay or travel through Malta during a limited and specified
period. The possession of a visa does not give the third-country national the automatic right of entry, as bearers must prove that they still meet the conditions of entry. Border authorities may refuse entry or annul the visa, if it is subsequently established that:
– the bearer is not in possession of adequate means of subsistence;
– the data submitted during the visa procedure were incorrect or falsified;
– the bearer is unable to provide details regarding the circumstances of the stay in Malta.
Border authorities may refuse entry also for reasons of security or public policy.
Where do you apply for a visa?
Visas have to be applied for prior to entry at Malta’s diplomatic mission abroad, or at the diplomatic mission of another EU Member States, with which Malta has concluded a representation agreement. These diplomatic missions must cover the place of residence of the applicant.
ENTRY INTO MALTA
Admission to the territory of Malta, through its external borders, is only permitted to third-country nationals who:
A. seek entry through a border crossing point;
B. are in possession of a valid passport or equivalent recognized travel document permitting them to cross the border;
C. are in possession of documents substantiating the purpose and the conditions of the planned visit and have sufficient means of support, both for the period of the planned visit and to return to their country of origin (or to travel in transit to a Third State). A third-country national who already holds a residence permit issued by one of the EU Member States is exempted from this requirement.
D. are in possession of a valid entry or transit visa, if required;
Where there is no official Maltese representation in a country, the applicant should apply directly to the Immigration Police in Malta, with whom s/he should check all the requirements that are relevant to his/her passport.
The Immigration Police would then issue a statement, which is faxed to the applicant indicating whether the application for Visa has been approved or otherwise. In the case of approval, the applicant should present the letter of approval to the airline before proceeding to Malta. S/he would then be issued with a visa upon her/his arrival at the Malta International Airport.