Holy See
Malta
Malta visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Malta: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 the Holy See
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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.
Before travelling from the Holy See to Malta, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Malta
Citizens of the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See
Maltese citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Malta.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Malta?
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Malta: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Malta?
Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See?
Maltese citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Malta visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Holy See 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.