Where Malta passport holders can go visa-free
198 countries and territories: visa-free โ 125, electronic travel authorisation โ 7, visa on arrival โ 6, e-visa โ 48, visa required โ 12. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a Malta passport you can enter 132 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 54 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 198 countries and territories
- references disagree: 20
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 125
- Albania90 days
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ID card valid
- Andorra
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ID card valid
- Angola30 days
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30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
- Antigua and Barbuda180 days
- Argentina90 days
- Armenia180 days
- Austria
- Bahamas90 days
- Barbados90 days
- Belarus30 days
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Visa-free until 31 December 2026.
- Belgium
- Belize30 days
- Bolivia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Bosnia & Herzegovina90 days
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90 days within any 6-month period ID card valid
- Botswana90 days
- Brazil90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Brunei90 days
- Bulgaria
- Cape Verde30 days
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Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. Visitors must pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) before visiting. The cost is 3,400 CVE (approx. 31 EUR) and can be paid via the online platform (EASE).
- Chile90 days
- China30 days
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Visa-free from 30 November 2024 to 31 December 2026.
- Colombia90 days
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90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period
- Costa Rica180 days
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominica90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Dominican Republic30 days
- Ecuador90 days
- El Salvador180 days
- Estonia
- Eswatini30 days
- Fiji120 days
- Finland
- France
- Gambia90 days
- Georgia365 days
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ID card valid
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada90 days
- Guatemala90 days
- Haiti90 days
- Honduras90 days
- Hong Kong90 days
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan90 days
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kiribati90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Kosovo90 days
- Kyrgyzstan60 days
- Latvia
- Lesotho90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau90 days
- Malaysia90 days
- Marshall Islands90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Mauritius180 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Mexico180 days
- Micronesia90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Moldova90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Monaco
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ID card valid
- Mongolia30 days
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Visa-free from 4 January 2023 to 31 December 2026.
- Montenegro90 days
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ID card valid for 30 days
- Morocco90 days
- Netherlands
- Nicaragua90 days
- North Macedonia90 days
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ID card valid
- Norway
- Oman14 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
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An eVisa valid for 30 days is also available.
- Palau90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Palestine
- Panama90 days
- Paraguay90 days
- Peru90 days
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90 days within any 6-month period
- Philippines30 days
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Romania
- Rwanda30 days
- Saint Lucia90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Samoa90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- San Marino
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ID card valid
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe15 days
- Senegal90 days
- Serbia90 days
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90 days within any 6-month period ID card valid
- Singapore90 days
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- South Africa90 days
- South Korea90 days
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K-ETA exemption until the end of 2026.
- Spain
- Suriname90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan90 days
- Tajikistan30 days
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Visa also available online.
- Tanzania90 days
- Thailand60 days
- Timor-Leste90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Tonga90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Trinidad and Tobago90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Tunisia90 days
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ID card valid on organized tours
- Tรผrkiye90 days
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ID card valid
- Tuvalu90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Uganda90 days
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May apply online.
- Ukraine90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- United Arab Emirates90 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- United States90 days
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ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country.
- Uruguay90 days
- Uzbekistan30 days
- Vanuatu90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 120 days
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90 days within any 180 day period
- Vatican City
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ID card valid
- Venezuela90 days
- Zambia90 days
- Zimbabwe90 days
Travel authorisation ยท 7
- Canada180 days
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eTA not required if entering by land.
- Israel90 days
- Kenya90 days
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Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
- New Zealand90 days
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International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
- Seychelles90 days
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Travelers must obtain an ETA before departure.
- United Kingdom180 days
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ETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required. ID card valid for subjects with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme until at least 31 December 2025. Adults can use ePassport gates.
Visa on arrival ยท 6
- Bangladesh30 days
- Comoros45 days
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Indonesia
- Lebanon30 days
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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.
- Maldives30 days
E-visa ยท 48
- Afghanistan30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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A visa is not required for individuals born in Afghanistan or for those who can provide proof that one of their parents is an Afghan national or was born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
- Australia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
- Azerbaijan30 days
- Bahrain14 days
- Benin30 days
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Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).
- Bhutan90 days
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The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
- Burkina Faso30 days
- Burundi30 days
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It is mandatory for those who want to get a visa on arrival to complete the form online prior to boarding.
- Cambodia30 days
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Visa is also obtainable online.
- Cameroon
- Chad
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Cรดte dโIvoire90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Cuba90 days
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Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
- Djibouti31 days
- DR Congo7 days
- Egypt30 days
- Equatorial Guinea90 days
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e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. The processing fee is 75 USD.
- Ethiopia90 days
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eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Gabon90 days
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Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea90 days
- Guyana30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
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An eVisa(Approval letter) can only be obtained after contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone. Payment is done upon arrival.
- India30 days
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e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
- Iran30 days
- Iraq60 days
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Visa on arrival or eVisa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Jordan30 days
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Conditions apply
- Kuwait90 days
- Laos30 days
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18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
- Liberia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Libya30 days
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Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times. An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency. A security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required. Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya.
- Madagascar90 days
- Malawi90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 30 days
- Mauritania30 days
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Available at NouakchottโOumtounsy International Airport.
- Mozambique30 days
- Myanmar28 days
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eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand โ Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India โ Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
- Namibia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Nepal90 days
- Nigeria
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Holders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.
- Pakistan90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
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Online Visa eligible. Issued in 7-10 business days.
- Papua New Guinea60 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
- Russia30 days
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e-Visa holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoints
- Saudi Arabia90 days
- Sierra Leone30 days
- Somalia30 days
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All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
- South Sudan
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Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
- Sri Lanka30 days
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Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
- Syria30 days
- Togo15 days
- Vietnam30 days
Visa required ยท 12
- Algeria
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Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
- Central African Republic
- Congo
- Eritrea
- Ghana
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Mali
- Nauru
- Niger
- North Korea
- Sudan
- Turkmenistan
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10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
- Yemen
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Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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