Embassy
Apostolic Nunciature to Malta
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Malta visa requirements for Vatican citizens
Vatican citizens do not need a visa for Malta. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
VAT
Vatican City
Going to
MLT
Malta
No visa needed
People from eligible countries can visit without applying for a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Malta.
Ways into Malta
Visit without a visa if eligible; otherwise apply before travel.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free short visitPeople from eligible countries can visit without applying for a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your country's visa and passport rules.
- Bring your passport and proof of your visit.
- Show your documents at border control.
Documents required
- Passport issued within past 10 years
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- Proof of visit
- Proof of funds
- The 90-day limit covers all Schengen countries together, in any 180 days.
- Some countries require specific passports; check before travel.
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
- Check that your permit or visa is still valid.
- 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.
Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaBorder staff may grant a visa when unexpected, serious reasons prevented applying earlier.
- Stay
- 15 days
How to apply
- Explain why you could not apply before travel.
- Show proof of the emergency and your planned departure.
- 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.
Sources (38)Last updated 11 November 2026
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- Identità: Short-stay visits
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- Identità: Premium national visa application portal
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- Identità: National business visa checklist
- Identità: Student national visa checklist
- Identità: Employment visa checklist
- Identità: Temporary employment visa checklist
- Identità: Family reunification checklist
- Identità: EU spouses and children checklist
- Identità: Medical visa checklist
- Identità: Australia working holiday
- Identità: Japan working holiday
- Identità: New Zealand working holiday
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- Identità: Humanitarian visa checklist
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Vatican City
- Plugs GAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €Same as home
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Malta trip
Best time to go: Summer suits visitors who want hot, dry weather. Winters are wet and windy. Diving, snorkelling and tennis are available all year.
- MdinaThe old capital has fortress walls, historic architecture and wide views. It is especially peaceful in the evening.
- 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.
- Megalithic TemplesThese ancient buildings are on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage List. Sites include Ggantija, Hagar Qim, Mnajdra and Tarxien.
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About Malta
Malta is an island republic in the central Mediterranean, south of Sicily and north of Libya.
- Capital
- Valletta
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- English, Maltese
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +356
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Questions
Do vatican citizens need a visa for Malta?
Vatican citizens do not need a visa for Malta. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can vatican citizens stay in Malta?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do maltese citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for the Vatican City. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Malta?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Malta are easier for vatican citizens?
Andorra, Cyprus, Greece, Italy Portugal, and 3 more let vatican citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Malta?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Malta?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Malta?
English and Maltese.
How strong is the Vatican City passport?
It ranks #27 and reaches 130 destinations without applying ahead.
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