Yes, you must provide biometric data when applying for a Malta visa. This includes your fingerprints and a digital photograph. The biometric process usually takes place at the visa application center during your appointment. Children under a certain age may be exempt from fingerprint submission. Your biometric data is stored in the Schengen Visa Information System for future reference. If you have given biometrics for a Schengen visa in the last few years, you may not need to provide them again.