VISA ADVICE FOR MALTESE NATIONALS

NOTIFICATION FROM THE MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

LAST UPDATE: 01 February 2020

Disclaimer:

The Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs is not responsible for the issuing of visas to Maltese nationals by foreign states. Visa requirements for Maltese nationals going abroad are invariably subject to changes by host countries.

The Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs endeavours to provide information available to it at the time of submission of the query. The information related to visa requirements contained in this document is only indicative, and is issued to assist Maltese holders. The Ministry shall not be held responsible for any variance in the information provided.

The applicant may wish to double-check requirements independently of this service.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that enquiries are submitted well in advance of the planned date of departure. Information should be double-checked closer to the date of departure prior to travelling to countries that ordinarily do not require a visa for Maltese passport holders.

Maltese Public Officers travelling abroad on official duty should always contact the Ministry’s Consular Services Directorate at least 3 to 4 weeks prior to planned departure since visa requirements for official duty may vary from visa requirements for leisurely or business visits regardless of the list below.

A. General Information on visa free entry

• All travellers usually need a passport valid for at least 90 days following their departure date from countries, although this requirement may vary. It is strongly recommended to travel with a 6 month-validity passport at all times.

• Most destinations require at least 2 free pages in any one passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure.

• In accordance with (EU) Legislation, all minors who are nationals of are expected to hold their own passport or National ID Card (where applicable) when departing from an EU Schengen state.

It is the traveller’s duty to always confirm if a transit visa is required for any connections. It may be the case that countries en-route to another destination require a separate transit visa.

Countries not visible in the list below generally require a visa.

Maltese nationals may wish to send an e-mail to [email protected] or phone on 2204 2313 or 22042331 to enquire about their position.

B. Table I (List of No Visa requirements for Ordinary Maltese passport holders subject to certain conditions being fulfilled).

• The following table shows a list of countries allowing visa-free entry to Maltese ordinary passport holders visiting for tourism purposes, subject to certain conditions.

Max. Max. Max. duration duration of duration of of visa- visa-free visa-free Country free stay: stay: Less stay: Less Online Link(s) Important Conditions Less than than or than or or equal equal to 90 equal to to 30 Days Days 180 Days ✓ The visa policy is the same as for Cyprus, which follows the visa policy of the . However, stays of (Stays longer than 28 days per 12-month period require a longer Akrotiri and permit. The territory has open borders with Cyprus, but than 28 Dhekelia maintains border checks with Northern Cyprus. A days in any ( is required. 12 month overseas period territories) https://sbaadministration.org/home/legislation/01_02_09_04_IN require a CON/C/20160503_Control-EntrySettlementCommEnterprises- permit.) Ordinance-1960.pdf

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(90 days in of return flight booking to prove intended duration of Alb