Malta Passport Visa-free Travel 2023 Update
Over the past number of years, the Maltese government has been successfully working on expanding its list of Visa-free countries. Holders of Malta Golden Visa continue to enjoy Visa-free access to the entire Schengen Area with passport holders able to access many more countries without requiring a Visa. As of 2020, holders of a Maltese passport have visa-free access to 187 countries ranking the Maltese passport among the top ten in the world. This website publishes the most up-to-date information and the most current visa-free countries lists for Malta. Our team monitors new developments and keeps you posted on new Visa agreements between Malta and other countries.
List of Visa free countries for Malta Passport 2023
Permitted duration of stay and terms and conditions for Malta passport holders traveling as tourists Visa-free, with a Visa on Arrival or an eTA
Europe
| Country | Visa Free | Visa on arrival | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) | Duration of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | Maltese citizens can travel to Albania on 90 days visa-free entry including valid ID card. | |||
| Andorra | A Malta passport holder can travel on visa-free entry invluding valid ID card. | |||
| Armenia | This is a country situated at the crossroads between Eastern Europe and Western Asia that allows Maltese citizens 180 days Visa on arrival. | |||
| Austria | This is a Central European country that allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Belarus | Maltese citizens can travel to Belarus on 30 days visa-free entry. Must arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport. | |||
| Belgium | A Malta passport holder can travel to Belgium with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | This is an East European country that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Bulgaria | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. | |||
| Croatia | This is a country located in Central and Southeast Europe that allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card.. | |||
| Cyprus | This is an island country located between Greece and Turkey that allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. | |||
| Czech Republic | This is an East European country that allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement, with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Denmark | Allows Maltese citizens unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Estonia | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Finland | This is a Northern European country that allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| France | This a Western European country that allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Georgia | Maltese citizens can travel to Georgia on one year visa-free entry with valid ID card. | |||
| Germany | Maltese citizenship can travel to Germany with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Greece | Maltese citizens can travel to Greece with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Hungary | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Iceland | Maltese citizens can travel to Iceland with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Ireland | Maltese citizens can travel to Ireland with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Italy | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Latvia | A Malta passport holder can travel to Latvia with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Liechtenstein | Maltese citizens can travel to Liechenstein with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Lithuania | A Malta passport holder can travel to Lithuania with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Luxembourg | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Moldova | Maltese citizens can travel to Moldova with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card in 90 days. | |||
| Monaco | A Malta passport holder can travel to Monaco with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. | |||
| Montenegro | This is a country located in Southeast Europe that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Netherlands | This is a Western European country that allows Maltese citizens with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| North Macedonia | This is a country located in Southeastern Europe that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Norway | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Poland | A Malta passport holder can travel to Poland with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Portugal | Maltese citizens can travel to Portugal with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Romania | Maltese citizens can travel to Romania with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. | |||
| San Marino | Maltese citizens can travel to San Marino with visa-free entry including valid ID card. | |||
| Serbia | This is a country located in Southeastern Europe that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Slovakia | Maltese citizens can travel to Slovakia with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Slovenia | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Spain | A Malta passport holder can travel to Spain with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Sweden | Maltese citizens can travel to Sweden with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Switzerland | A Malta passport holder can travel to Switzerland with unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. Also, with Malta Golden Visa Malta citizens can travel on visa-free entry. | |||
| Turkey | This is a country located both in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Ukraine | Allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| United Kingdom | Allows Maltese citizens to unhindered freedom of movement with a valid identity card. | |||
| Vatican City | A Malta passport holder can travel to Vatican city on visa-free entry including valid ID card. |
Americas
| Country | Visa free access | Visa on arrival | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) | Duration of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | Maltese citizenship can travel to Antigua and Barbuda on 3 months Visa-free entry. | |||
| Argentina | Malta passport holders can travel to Argentina on 90 days Visa-free entry. | |||
| Bahamas | This is a Caribbean island country located in northwestern West Indies, near Florida and Cuba, allows Maltese citizens 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Barbados | Maltese citizens can travel to Barbados on 3 months Visa-free entry. | |||
| Belize | Maltese citizenship can travel to Belize on one-month Visa-free entry. | |||
| Bolivia | A Malta passport holder can travel to Bolivia on 90 days Visa on arrival. | |||
| Brazil | Maltese citizens can travel to Brazil on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Canada | A Malta passport holder can travel on 6 months visa-free entry. eTA required arriving by air. | |||
| Chile | Maltese citizenship can travel to Chile on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Colombia | This is a Southern American country that allows Maltese citizens 180 days of visa-free entry. | |||
| Costa Rica | A Malta passport holder can travel to Costa Rica on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Dominica | Maltese citizens can travel to Dominica 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Dominican Republic | Allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Ecuador | Maltese citizens can travel to Ecuador on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| El Salvador | Maltese passport holder can travel to El Salvador on 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Grenada | Maltese citizenship can travel to Grenada on 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Guatemala | This is a Central American country that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Haiti | This is an island country located in the continent of North America that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Honduras | This is a Central American country that allows Maltese citizens 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Jamaica | Malta passport holders can travel to Jamica on visa-free entry. | |||
| Mexico | Maltese citizenship can travel to Mexico on 180 days of visa-free entry. | |||
| Nicaragua | Maltese citizens can travel to Nicaragua on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Panama | Maltese passport holder can travel to Panama on 180 days of visa-free entry. | |||
| Paraguay | Allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Peru | Malta passport holders can travel to Peru on visa-free entry. | |||
| St. Kitts and Nevis | This is country a Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis located in the Caribbean sea that allows Maltese citizens 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| St. Lucia | This is an island country in the West Indies located in the Eastern Caribbean sea that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | This is a country located between the Caribbean sea and the Atlantic Ocean that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Maltese citizens can travel to Trinidad and Tobago on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| United States of America | On arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if anything by air or cruise ship. Allows Maltese citizens to 90 days Visa waiver program. | |||
| Uruguay | Maltese passport holder can travel to Uruguay on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Venezuela | Maltese citizens can travel to Venezuela on 90 days visa-free entry. |
Asia
| Country | Visa free access | Visa on arrival | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) | Duration of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Malta passport holder can travel to Bangladesh on 30 days of Visa on arrival. | |||
| Brunei | Maltese citizens can travel to Brunei on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Cambodia | Maltese citizenship can travel to Cambodia on 30 days visa on arrival. | |||
| Indonesia | Allows Maltese citizens 30 days visa-free entry. Not available at all entry points. | |||
| Japan | Malta passport holder can travel to Japan on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Kazakhstan | This is a coastal country located in Central Asia that allows Maltese citizens 30 days visa-free entry. | |||
| South Korea | Electronic Travel Authorization required, available via online application. A 90 days long stay is granted upon arrival. | |||
| Kyrgyzstan | This is a Central Asian country that allows Maltese citizens 60 days of visa-free entry. | |||
| Laos | Maltese citizens can travel to Laos on 30 days eVisa on arrival. Visa on arrival is available at international airports Luangphanbang, Pakse, Savannakhet and Vientiane, and at 4 land borders Friendship Bridge, and at 13 border crossings as well as Tanalaeng train station in Vientiane, which connects to the train station in Nongkai, Thailand. Visa on arrival facility is phased out at various border crossings. eVisa may be used to enter Laos through the following entry points - Wattay International Airport and the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. Entry points Lalai, Lantui, Meuang mom, Pakxan, and Phoudou are open only to visa holders. Visa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days. | |||
| Malaysia | This is a country located in Southeast Asia that allows Maltese citizens 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Maldives | Maltese citizenship can travel to Maldives on 30 days visa on arrival. | |||
| Mongolia | Holders of a Maltese passport can stay for up to 30 days | |||
| Nepal | This is a South-Central Asian country with a lot of mountains including Himalayan that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa on arrival. | |||
| Pakistan | Allows Maltese citizens online Visa. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. | |||
| Philippines | This is an island country located in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean that allows Maltese citizens 30 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Singapore | This is the City-State of Singapore located in a coastal area of Southeast Asia that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Sri Lanka | ||||
| Taiwan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Maltese citizens can travel to Tajikistan on 45 days eVisa on arrival. eVisa holders can enter through all border points. Visa also available online. | |||
| Timor-Leste | Maltese citizenship can travel to Timor Leste on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Thailand | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Allows Maltese citizens 30 days visa-free entry. |
Africa
| Country | Visa free access | Visa on arrival | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) | Duration of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | This is a landlocked Southern African country that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Burkina Faso | This a west African country that allows Maltese citixen to one month Visa on arrival | |||
| Burundi | Holders of a Maltese passport can stay for 30 days. | |||
| Cape Verde | This is an island country in the Atlantic ocean on the northwestern coast of Africa that allows Maltese citizens 30 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Comoros | ||||
| Egypt | Maltese citizens can travel to Egypt on 30 days visa on arrival. | |||
| Eswatini (Swaziland) | Malta passport holders can travel to Swaziland on visa-free entry. | |||
| Gabon | Citizens of Malta can travel to Gabon on 90 days visa on arrival. | |||
| Gambia | Allows Maltese citizens to 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Guinea-Bissau | This West African country allows Maltese citizens 90 days Visa on arrival. | |||
| Madagascar | This island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa across the Mozambique channel, allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa on arrival/ evisa. | |||
| Malawi | This Southern African country allows Maltese citizens 30 days visa on arrival/ evisa. | |||
| Mauritania | This large country located in Northwest Africa allows Maltese citizens Visa on arrival. | |||
| Mauritius | This island country in the south West of India Ocean located in the continent of Africa, allows Maltese ccitizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Mayotte | Malta passport holders can travel to Mayotte on visa-free entry. | |||
| Morocco | Capital – Rabat, an Arab country located in North Africa allows Maltese citizens 90 days Visa-free entry. | |||
| Mozambique | Capital – Maputo, a country located on the southeastern coast of Africa allows Maltese citizens 30 days Visa on arrival. | |||
| Reunion | Citizens of Malta can travel to Reunion on visa-free entry. | |||
| Rwanda | Maltese citizens can travel to Rwanda for 30 days Visa on arrival/ evisa. | |||
| Sao Tome and Principe | Malta passport holders can travel to Sao Tome & Principle on 15 days Visa-free entry. | |||
| Senegal | This a West African country allows Maltese citizens 90 days of Visa-free entry. | |||
| Seychelles | 90 days | |||
| Sierra Leone | ||||
| Somalia | ||||
| South Africa | Maltese citizenship can travel to South Africa on 90 days-free entry. | |||
| Tanzania | This is an East African country allows Maltese citizens visa-free entry. | |||
| Togo | Capital – Lome, a small West African country allows Maltese citizens 7 days visa on arrival. | |||
| Tunisia | Maltese citizens can travel to Tunisia on 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Uganda | Malta passport holders can travel to Uganda on 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Zambia | This is an East African country, allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Zimbabwe | Maltese citizenship can travel to Zimbabwe on 3 months visa-free entry. |
Oceania
| Country | Visa free access | Visa on arrival | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) | Duration of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Maltese citizens can travel to Australia on 90 days visitor on arrival | |||
| Fiji | ||||
| Kiribati | Maltese citizens can travel to Kiribati on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Marshall Islands | This is a country located in the Central Pacific Ocean that allows Maltese citizens 90 days Visa-free entry. | |||
| Micronesia | This is a Federated States of Micronesia, country located in the Western Pacific Ocean, allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry.. | |||
| New Zealand | Allows Maltese citizens 3 months Electronic travel Authority. International Visitor Conversation and Tourism Levy must be obtained alongside Electronic Travel Authority. | |||
| Palau | Maltese citizens can travel to Palau on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Samoa | Maltese citizens can travel to Samoa with 60 days Free Visa on arrival. | |||
| Solomon Islands | Visa free access for 90 days. | |||
| Tonga | Maltese citizens can travel to Tonga on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Tuvalu | Allows Maltese citizens 90 day visa-free entry. | |||
| Vanuatu | This is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. |
Middle East
| Country | Visa free access | Visa on arrival | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) | Duration of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | This is an Arab island country located in the Persian Gulf that allows Maltese citizens on 14 days evisa on arrival. | |||
| Iraq | ||||
| Israel | Allows Maltese citizens 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Jordan | ||||
| Kuwait | Maltese citizens can travel to Kuwait on 3 months eVisa on arrival. | |||
| Lebanon | Maltese citizens can travel on one month visa on arrival. Extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. | |||
| Oman | This an Arab country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, allows Maltese citizens 30 days evisa on arrival. | |||
| Qatar | This is an Arab country located in the Persian Gulf that allows Maltese citizens 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Saudi Arabia | Maltese citizens can travel to Saudi Arabia on 90 days visa on arrival. | |||
| United Arab Emirates | Maltese passport holders can travel to United Arab Emirates on 90 days visa-free entry. |
Territories
| Territory | Visa free access | Visa on arrival | eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) | Duration of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | Maltese citizens can travel to Anguilla on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Faroe Islands | Malta passport holders can travel to Faroe Islands on visa-free entry. | |||
| Hong Kong | Maltese citizens can travel to Hong Kong on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Macao | Maltese citizens can travel to Macao on 90 days visa-free entry. | |||
| Cayman Islands | Maltese citizens can travel to Cayman Islands on 6 months visa-free entry. | |||
| Curacao | Malta passport holder can travel to Curacao on 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| St. Maarten | Allows Maltese citizens 3 months visa-free entry. | |||
| US Virgin Islands | Visa not required under the Visa Waiver Program, for 90 days on arrival from overseas for 2 years. | |||
| American Samoa | Electronic authorization for 30 days. | |||
| Cook Islands | ||||
| Falkland Islands | ||||
| Aruba | ||||
| Bermuda | ||||
| Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | ||||
| French Guiana | ||||
| French Polynesia | ||||
| French West Indies | ||||
| Gibraltar | ||||
| Greenland | ||||
| Guam | ||||
| Kosovo | ||||
| Montserrat | ||||
| New Caledonia | ||||
| Niue | ||||
| Norfolk Island | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | ||||
| Palestinian Territories | ||||
| Puerto Rico | ||||
| St. Helena | ||||
| St. Pierre and Miquelon | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | ||||
| Wallis and Futuna |
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