Maldives
Malta
Malta visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Malta requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Maldives
Malta has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Maltese citizens travelling to the Maldives
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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 Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Malta
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Malta is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Malta has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Malta accredited to the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Malta when it is the main destination of the trip.
Maltese citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues Maltese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Malta?
Malta requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Malta in the Maldives?
No. Malta has no embassy in the Maldives.
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 the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Maltese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Malta visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.