Entry/Exit Requirements
Last verified: Sep 04, 2026
Entry Requirements at a Glance
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| Passport | Requirement | Typical stay | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 Bangladesh |
Visa required | — | — |
 Brazil |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 Canada |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 China |
Visa required | — | 80.7% |
 Germany |
Freedom of movement | — | — |
 India |
Visa required | — | 67.9% |
 Nigeria |
Visa required | — | — |
 Philippines |
Visa required | — | — |
 Singapore |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 United Arab Emirates |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 United Kingdom |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 United States of America |
Visa not required | 90 days | — |
 Vietnam |
Visa required | — | — |
Malta Visa Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist entry (current) | Free | Visa-free up to 90 days per any 180-day period, shared across all 29 Schengen countries combined (not per-country). ETIAS NOT yet required as of Sept 2026 — launch pushed to 2027. |
| ETIAS (future, not yet active) | 20 EUR (~$22 USD) | Not yet required. Will be a one-time €20 fee valid 3 years, covering all 30 ETIAS countries (not country-specific) once live. |
Malta Visa FAQ
Do US citizens need a visa for Malta?
No. As a Schengen Area member, Malta is visa-free for US citizens for up to 90 days within any 180-day period — this allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries combined, not per country. ETIAS (a €20 pre-travel authorization, not a visa) is not yet required as of September 2026; its launch has slipped to 2027.
Malta Entry/Exit General Information
Malta is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens traveling for tourism or business can apply to enter the Schengen area without a visa for up to 90 days within each 180 period. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area. We recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months whenever you travel abroad to avoid unintended travel disruptions. You need sufficient funds and a return airline ticket. For further details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen Fact Sheet.
For further information concerning entry requirements for Malta, travelers should contact the Embassy of Malta at 2017 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008, tel.: (202) 462-3611, or the Maltese Consulate in New York City, tel.: (212) 725-2345.
The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Malta.
Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.
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Total Land Area: 320 km2
Population/km2: 1,379.82
Official Visa Info: Identità / Ministry of Foreign Affairs