Libya
Malta
Malta visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Malta requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Malta visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at foreignandeu.gov.mt
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.
Maltese missions in Libya
- Embassy of Malta in Tripoli
شارع بن عاشور, Tripoli
Malta has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Malta: visa decisions in Libya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,023 | 4,882 | 2,011 | 29.1% | 45.5% |
| 2024 | 8,479 | 6,051 | 2,020 | 24.9% | 63.1% |
| 2025 | 5,308 | 4,301 | 992 | 18.7% | 68.5% |
In 2025, Malta’s embassy and consulates in Libya (Tripoli) received 5,308 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,301. 18.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 24.9%: the rate fell by 6.2 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 37% compared with 2024 (8,479).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.6% of the applications lodged in Libya that year, from 12.5% at the consulates of Italy to 27.5% at those of Spain. Malta’s consulates worldwide refused 38.4%. Malta was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Libya.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Libya, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Maltese citizens travelling to Libya
MaltaLibya e-Visa Libya 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.
Libyan 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 Libyan citizens can stay in Malta
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Malta is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Libyan citizens apply
In Libya, applications go to the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Malta; fees, documents and processing times are published by Malta.
Malta and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Malta lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Malta when it is the main destination of the trip.
Maltese citizens travelling to Libya
Maltese citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Malta?
Malta requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Maltese embassy in Libya?
The Maltese embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
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 Libya?
Maltese citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Can Libyan citizens enter Malta visa-free?
No; Libyan 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.