USCIS Records · Malta
USCIS Records Apostille for Malta
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a USCIS Records in Malta — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Malta accepts a U.S. apostille. Your USCIS Records needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. English generally accepted.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 3 March 1968
- Issuing authority
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Translation
- English generally accepted.
Is Malta a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Malta since 3 March 1968, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Malta with no embassy step.
The route to Malta
A USCIS Records is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Malta, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Malta for residency by investment and citizenship by descent. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the USCIS Records
How to apostille USCIS immigration records (A-file, G-639 FOIA records) for foreign residency and status history.
This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your USCIS Records yet, we can request it and prepare it for Malta in the same order.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Malta
English generally accepted. If the receiving office asks for a translation anyway, we can arrange a certified one.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a USCIS Records to Malta. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Malta.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
USCIS Records for Malta — FAQ
Is Malta part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Malta since 3 March 1968, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a USCIS Records for Malta?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping.
How much does it cost to send a USCIS Records to Malta?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Malta?
English generally accepted. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the USCIS Records for me?
Yes — we can request it and prepare it for Malta in one order.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Malta orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: USCIS Records — full guide · All documents for Malta · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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