Malta Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Malta: schengen area for up to 90 days within 180. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Malta visa at a glance
- Policy
- Schengen area
- Length of stay
- 90 days within 180
- Cost
- Free (ETIAS €20 once active)
- Passport
- Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
- Official source
- travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Schengen visa-free. ETIAS from late 2025.
Schengen 90 days visa-free (UK/US/EU).
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1L spirits from outside EU.
Prohibited items
Driving is left-side. Drug laws strict. Removing artefacts is illegal.
Frequently asked questions about Malta visas
Do I need a visa to visit Malta?
Schengen area applies for Malta: Schengen visa-free. ETIAS from late 2025.
How much does a Malta visa cost?
Entry to Malta is free under the current schengen area policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Malta?
The standard schengen area allows 90 days within 180 per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Malta require?
Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
Where do I apply for a Malta visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.