Malta trip from India: 5 days Valletta, Gozo & Comino, ₹1.1–1.55L
A 5-day Malta itinerary from India: Schengen visa via VFS, rupee budget, Valletta, Mdina, a Gozo day trip and Comino's Blue Lagoon, plus veg food and bus tips.
Malta
Honey-coloured Valletta, the cliffs and temples of Gozo and the blue water of Comino, all linked by short buses and ferries.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), applied for through VFS Global's Malta service in India |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 (₹9,994 on VFS's page) for ages over 12; €45 (₹4,997) for children 6 to 12; VFS service charge ₹2,931 |
| Processing | 15 days from when the Maltese mission receives the application, not from VFS submission; allow 3 to 6 extra days for documents in transit and up to three weeks at busy times |
| Official site | www.vfsglobal.com |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September, October. Flights from India: One stop via the Gulf, Istanbul or a European hub, about 10–15 h to Malta; check current timetables. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).
Trip guides
Malta guides