Malta is a Mediterranean hub to learn English and gain European experience without London-level costs. For Colombians, combining language study with part-time work can work—if the course meets immigration rules and the school is licensed. It is not an automatic residency shortcut: it is a training plan with clear rules.
Student visa for Colombian citizens
You need an acceptance letter from a licensed institution, international health insurance, housing proof, bank statements, and a valid passport. Identity Malta checks that funds cover tuition and living costs. Processing times vary—do not book flights without visa approval.
Study and work: what rules allow
Intensive English courses often allow limited work after an initial period. University programs follow different rules. Get written confirmation from the school and cross-check official guidance before counting on wages for rent.
- Confirm weekly hours on your residence permit.
- Avoid undeclared work—it affects renewals and future Schengen visas.
- Register address and employer changes if required.
- Keep contracts and payslips to extend your student visa.
Monthly budget guide (2026)
English course tuition is paid separately (weekly or per term). Sliema and St Julian’s host most schools; Gozo is cheaper with fewer jobs.
Why Colombians choose Malta
Accessible European English, a growing Latin community, flights from Bogotá with connections, and Schengen travel during breaks if your permit allows. Strong choice to improve English before a master’s elsewhere in the EU.
