JapanMalta

Malta visa for Japanese citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Japanese 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Maltese citizens travelling to Japan

MaltaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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.

For a trip from Japan to Malta, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Malta

Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japan

No visa is needed by Maltese citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Malta.

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Malta?

Japanese citizens can visit Malta without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Malta?

Japanese 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 Japan?

No visa is needed by Maltese citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Japanese citizens enter Malta visa-free?

Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Malta without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.