Ecuador
Malta
Malta visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Malta visa guide
Checked 31 October 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
Malta’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Ecuador
Malta has no embassy or consulate in Ecuador on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Maltese citizens travelling to Ecuador
MaltaEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador 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.
Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Malta
How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Malta is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ecuadorian citizens apply
Malta has no embassy or career consulate in Ecuador. Ecuadorian citizens apply through a mission of Malta accredited to Ecuador 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 Ecuadorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Malta when it is the main destination of the trip.
Maltese citizens travelling to Ecuador
Maltese citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Malta?
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Malta in Ecuador?
No. Malta has no embassy in Ecuador.
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 Ecuador?
Maltese citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Malta visa-free?
No; Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Malta obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.