Malta Sets Fees for 10-Year Passport Applications

Malta's national identity agency, Identità, has published the official costs for obtaining a Maltese passport, which is valid for 10 years. The standard fee is €70 during the off-peak period from September to March and €80 from April to August.

Under standard processing, applicants can expect their passport within four working days if all documentation is complete. For those needing a quicker service, an urgent option is available for €160, allowing passport collection within four working hours.

The passport office emphasizes that incomplete applications will lead to delays, halting the process until all required documents are submitted. Applicants must appear in person at the Passport Office for biometric data capture, including a facial image, fingerprints, and signature.

Collection of the completed passport also requires personal appearance and verification of fingerprints. Additional requirements apply for those who acquired citizenship rather than being born into it.