A Malta Tourist Visa is a short-stay Schengen visa called Type C. It allows you to visit Malta for tourism, holidays, meeting family or friends, or short business trips. You can stay in Malta for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This visa is only for short visits and not for long-term stay. You must return to your home country before the visa expires. It is suitable for people planning a short vacation or a brief visit to Malta and other Schengen countries.