Costa Rica
Malta
Malta visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens can visit Malta without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Maltese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
MaltaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Malta
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.
Costa Rican citizens 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Malta
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Malta for up to 90 days. Days in Malta count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Malta and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Malta count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Maltese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Malta.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Malta?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Malta without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Malta?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Malta for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Malta visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Malta without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.