Malta Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | See below | No | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
EU nationals: You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Malta. However, transport providers like airlines, train operators and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to prove your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Malta, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and with at least three months left, along with a return ticket and sufficient funds for the length of stay. Please note that the passport validity requirement may vary depending on one's nationality; hence it is recommended to travel with a passport with at least six months validity.
Malta is a Schengen country, but beware that EU members such as Cyprus and Ireland are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.
Visas
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Malta. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Malta and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Maltese embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those aged 12 and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories, such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens, are exempt from fees.
Validity
The Schengen C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Transit
If you are transiting through a Maltese airport, you may need an airport transit (A) visa depending on your nationality. Check with a Maltese embassy or consulate before travelling.
Application to
Contact the nearest Maltese embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre.
Schengen Visas
Malta is a Schengen country, so the Schengen visa scheme applies.
Temporary residence
EU nationals: Will need a residence registration certificate if staying in Malta for longer than 90 days.
Working days
Visa applications are generally processed within 15 calendar days, though processing may take up to 45 days in special cases. It is recommended to apply well in advance of your travel.
Sufficient Funds
Schengen visa applicants must provide proof of funds to cover their stay.
Extension of stay
Short-stay Schengen visas can only be extended in exceptional cases, such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons. Applications must be submitted before the visa expires.
Entry with pets
Pets from EU countries must have a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a valid rabies vaccination. Pets arriving from non-EU countries must also meet EU entry requirements, including a veterinary health certificate and, where applicable, a rabies antibody test.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British High Commission in Malta
Telephone: +356 2323 0000
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-malta
Address: Ta' Xbiex, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Valletta, XBX 1026,
Opening times:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 0900-1300
Malta High Commission in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7292 4800.
Website: http://www.foreign.gov.mt
Address: 36-38 Piccadilly, Malta House, London, W1J OLE,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1230 and 1430-1600.
Embassy of Malta in the USA
Telephone: (202) 462 3611.
Website: http://www.foreign.gov.mt
Address: , 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
