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Malta visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Malta visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases

All visa types for Malta

For the tourist visa, Malta’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Malta states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.

Where to apply in Central African Republic

Malta has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Maltese citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Malta

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of the Central African Republic planning a trip to Malta can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Malta at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Malta (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malta (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Malta

How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Malta is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Malta has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Malta accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Malta for visas; the official visa portal of Malta names the right place.

Malta and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Malta lets citizens of the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Malta when it is the main destination of the trip.

Maltese citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Maltese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Malta.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Malta?

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Malta in the Central African Republic?

No. Malta has no embassy in the Central African Republic.

How much does the Malta tourist visa cost?

Malta’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Maltese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Malta visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Malta obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.