# Plan your booking with clear next steps > Follow the IH Malta booking steps, payment process, placement test and visa-support guidance for studying English in Malta. **Source page:** https://www.ihmalta.com/plan-your-stay.html **Language:** English Other languages: [Italiano](https://www.ihmalta.com/it/plan-your-stay.md) · [Français](https://www.ihmalta.com/fr/plan-your-stay.md) · [Português](https://www.ihmalta.com/pt/plan-your-stay.md) · [Español](https://www.ihmalta.com/es/plan-your-stay.md) · [Deutsch](https://www.ihmalta.com/de/plan-your-stay.md) · [한국어](https://www.ihmalta.com/ko/plan-your-stay.md) · [Русский](https://www.ihmalta.com/ru/plan-your-stay.md) --- 1. [Home](https://www.ihmalta.com/) 2. Plan your stay Plan your stay Choose your course, complete the enrolment process and allow enough time for any visa documentation or appointment. [Start your booking](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html) · [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html) ## Standard booking steps 1. 1 · Choose your course and preferred dates. 2. 2 · Complete the enrolment form. 3. 3 · Receive your invoice and enrolment confirmation. 4. 4 · Pay the 20% deposit within seven days. 5. 5 · Pay the standard remaining balance at least 14 days before arrival. 6. 6 · Complete the online placement test before the course. ## If you need a visa Tell the team at the enquiry stage. Payment and documentation requirements may vary according to the package, nationality and residence status. The team confirms the applicable steps after reviewing your booking. ⓘ · Allow enough time: begin planning around 12–16 weeks before the intended course start. Appointment availability and processing times are controlled by the relevant authorities and may change. ## Important responsibilities - Submit accurate documents and meet authority deadlines. - Ensure course, accommodation, flight and insurance dates are consistent where required. - Keep the school informed about appointments, requests and decisions. - Understand that IH Malta provides support and school documents but cannot guarantee a visa decision. - Read the current Terms and Conditions before payment. ## Payments The standard process is a 20% deposit within seven days and the balance 14 days before arrival. Visa Essentials and other approved visa bookings may use a different payment schedule, which is confirmed in writing. ## FAQs **Does IH Malta guarantee that my Malta visa will be approved?** No. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities, not by the school. **How early should I plan my English course if I need a visa?** Start planning around 12 to 16 weeks before your course begins, and earlier if visa appointment availability is limited. **When will I receive my IH Malta enrolment documents?** After reviewing your booking, our team will confirm the required payment steps and when each school document can be issued. **Where can I find IH Malta's cancellation policy?** You can find the current cancellation rules in our [Terms and Conditions](https://www.ihmalta.com/terms-and-conditions.html). ### Ready to start your booking? Tell us your course, dates and whether you may need visa support. [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html) · [Read our FAQ](https://www.ihmalta.com/faq.html)