Comprehensive visa requirements for Malta passport holders traveling worldwide
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism (max 90 days)
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-free entry for up to 180 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 180 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free visitor entry for tourism/business; up to 90 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay (extendable)
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism up to 90 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism up to 90 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
Visa-free: Maltese citizens may stay up to 1 year
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EEA/Schengen free movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay for tourism/business up to 90 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for short-term stay (tourism/business without paid activities)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival or free entry stamp; 30 days extendable
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free social visit for up to 90 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival (free); 30 days extendable
Max stay: 180 days
Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay up to 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free stay up to 90 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EEA/Schengen free movement
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-free entry for tourism up to 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 183 days
Visa-free entry for tourism up to 183 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay (extendable)
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for eligible nationalities; up to 90 days
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay (visit pass granted at entry)
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay; K-ETA exemption extended through 31 Dec 2026
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
EU/Schengen freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
Free movement (EU/EFTA framework)
Max stay: 60 days
Visa exemption for tourism: up to 60 days; extendable up to 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free stay up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free: up to 90 days within any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry; visit stamp granted on arrival; up to 90 days within 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism up to 90 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days
Max stay: 45 days
Visa exemption: up to 45 days for eligible nationals including Malta
Max stay: 90 days
eVisitor (subclass 651) required before travel; up to 3 months per visit
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-exempt; eTA required for air travel; up to 6 months
Max stay: 90 days
Visa waiver visitor; NZeTA required before travel
Max stay: 180 days
Standard Visitor: up to 6 months; UK ETA required
Max stay: 30 days
Azerbaijan ASAN Visa (eVisa) required; up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Cambodia eVisa available; 30 days; extendable at immigration
Max stay: 30 days
Ethiopia eVisa required; up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
India eVisa (Tourist): 30 days per entry; 1-year and 5-year tourist eVisas also available
Max stay: 90 days
Kenya eVisa required; single or multiple entry; up to 90 days
Max stay: 28 days
Myanmar eVisa available; tourist stay up to 28 days
Max stay: 30 days
Oman eVisa available; up to 30 days (extendable)
Max stay: 30 days
Unified e-visa: single entry; validity 120 days from issue; permitted stay up to 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist eVisa via official portal
Max stay: 30 days
Sri Lanka ETA required; 30 days extendable
Max stay: 90 days
Tanzania eVisa required; up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip
Max stay: 14 days
Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities; up to 14 days (extendable)
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist card required; available on arrival or before travel; 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist card included in airfare or purchased on arrival; 30 days extendable
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
VOA / e-VOA available; 30 days (extendable)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival available at major entry points; 30 days
Max stay: 15 days
Visa on arrival available; 15, 30, or 90 day options
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities; up to 90 days
Explore the most popular visa-free destinations where Malta passport holders can travel without advance visa arrangements.
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The Malta passport grants its holders access to a wide range of international destinations, each with its own entry requirements. Understanding visa requirements before you travel is essential: arriving at a border without the correct documentation can result in denied boarding, refusal of entry, or significant delays. This page compiles up-to-date visa information for Malta citizens across every destination in our database, organized by entry type so you can quickly identify what you need for each trip.
Visa requirements fall into several categories. Visa-free access means Malta passport holders can enter without any prior application. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a lightweight online pre-clearance required by some countries before boarding a flight. An eVisa is a visa issued electronically, typically applied for online days or weeks before travel. Visa on arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a visa stamp or sticker at the port of entry upon arrival. Visa required means a formal application must be submitted to the destination country's embassy or consulate before travel. Restricted or refused entry indicates that travel to that destination is not permitted for Malta citizens under current conditions.
Browse by visa category above to find destinations that match your travel plans. Each destination card links through to a detailed pair page where you can view the exact maximum stay duration, any specific conditions such as passport validity requirements, proof of onward travel, or minimum funds, and the source date for the information. If you are planning a multi-destination trip, check each country individually since requirements do not carry over between destinations.
Keep in mind that visa policy can change at any time due to diplomatic agreements, reciprocal arrangements, or emergency travel advisories. A country that was visa-free six months ago may now require an eVisa or full visa. The data on this page is reviewed regularly, but always cross-check with the official embassy or consulate of your destination country before booking flights or accommodation.
Even when no visa is required, most countries have minimum passport validity rules. The most common requirement is that your Malta passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date from the destination. Some countries require only three months of remaining validity beyond your stay, while others accept any validity as long as the passport does not expire during your visit. Checking the specific pair page for each destination will show you the exact passport validity rule that applies to Malta citizens.
In addition to passport validity, several destinations require proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, travel insurance, or accommodation bookings. These entry conditions are enforced at the border regardless of whether a visa was required in advance. Being prepared with the right documents at check-in and at immigration significantly reduces the risk of any issues during travel.
If your Malta passport has visa-free access to the Schengen Area, you can travel freely across all 29 Schengen member states with a single entry. However, the 90/180 rule applies: you may not spend more than 90 days in the Schengen zone within any rolling 180-day period, regardless of how many individual countries you visit. Days spent in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, or any other Schengen country all count toward the same 90-day total. Use the Schengen Calculator tool to track your available days before each trip.
Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
