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Malta visa requirements for Egyptian citizens

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Malta, from its embassy or consulate.

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Malta

Visa needed

Apply before travel if you need a visa for a short visit.

Visa: Required
Fee: €90
Last updated: 11 November 2026

What to do

Find Malta's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into Malta

Visit without a visa if eligible; otherwise apply before travel.

Visa required For your passportTourist visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a short visit.
Stay
90 days
Fee
€90
Processing
15–45 days
How to apply
1. Apply to Malta if it is your main destination.
2. Find the embassy or centre serving where you live.
3. Book an appointment and sign the form.
4. Bring documents and give fingerprints unless exempt.
5. Pay the fee and collect your passport after the decision.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Signed application form
- Passport photo
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of visit
- Proof of funds
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof you plan to return
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Follow your visa dates; stay within 90 days across Schengen in any 180 days.
- A visa does not guarantee entry at the border.
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Visa not requiredSchengen document entryPeople with a valid Schengen residence permit or long-stay visa can make short visits.
Stay
90 days
Fee
Free
How to apply
1. Check that your permit or visa is still valid.
2. Bring your passport and permit or visa.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Valid Schengen residence permit
- Or valid Schengen long-stay visa
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180 days.
- A UK residence permit or Cyprus visa or permit alone does not qualify.
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Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaBorder staff may grant a visa when unexpected, serious reasons prevented applying earlier.
Stay
15 days
How to apply
1. Explain why you could not apply before travel.
2. Show proof of the emergency and your planned departure.
3. Let border staff assess your case.
Documents required
- Travel document
- Proof of emergency
- Proof of planned departure
- Border staff decide; this is not a routine visa-on-arrival service.
- Transit permission covers only the time needed to pass through.
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Embassies for this trip

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Embassy of Malta in Egypt
2005C Corniche El Nil - North Tower
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Coming from Egypt

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MoneyEUR €
Time−1h
DrivingOn the leftLook right first
LanguageEnglish
Emergency112 police

Planning your Malta trip

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VallettaMalta's capital has museums, cultural sites and shops.
St John's Co-CathedralSee Caravaggio paintings, tapestries and the tombs of famous knights. The crypt is closed to tourists.
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