I overstayed my visa in Malta by a few weeks. What are the consequences?

Overstaying an authorised period of stay is treated as a breach of the Immigration Act, Chapter 217 of the Laws of Malta, and can result in a range of consequences depending on the specific circumstances, the length of the overstay, and how it comes to the attention of the authorities, ranging from an administrative fine to, in some cases, an entry ban affecting your ability to return to Malta or the broader Schengen area for a defined period, since Schengen-wide immigration records can flag prior overstay history when you attempt future entries. If you have already left Malta, it's important to understand whether any formal consequence, such as an entry ban, was actually recorded against you during or after your departure, since this can significantly affect your ability to travel to Malta or other Schengen countries in future, and this information is not always something individuals are clearly informed about at the time. Given the potential impact on your future travel plans, particularly to the wider Schengen area, it would be worth consulting an immigration lawyer to clarify your actual current status and whether any formal consequence was recorded, so you can plan any future travel accordingly and, if necessary, address the matter properly.