Malta to Increase Student Visa Fees for Non-EU Students

Malta is set to impose substantial increases in government fees for non-EU students, including Nigerians, as part of its Budget 2027 measures. Bill 15, introduced in the Maltese parliament, will raise the minimum government fees for non-EU students from around €200 (about ₦340,000) to at least €1,200 (about ₦2,040,000).

Under the new fee structure, long-stay study visa applicants will pay €300 (about ₦510,000) for standard service and €400 (about ₦680,000) for extended service, up from €100 and €150, respectively. Residence permits will increase from €50 (about ₦85,000) to €500 (about ₦850,000), with renewals at €150 (about ₦255,000).

An annual infrastructure contribution fee of €400 (about ₦680,000) will also be introduced. Finance Minister Clyde Caruana stated these measures aim to reduce Malta's reliance on foreign workers and address overpopulation.

The significant rise in fees, particularly the tenfold increase in residence permit fees for students, is expected to attract scrutiny from international student communities and educational institutions.