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Japan visa for Maltese citizens
Entry requirement
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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
Japanese citizens travelling to Malta
JapanMalta Visa-free, 90 days Malta visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Malta to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Maltese citizens can stay in Japan
Maltese citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Malta
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Malta, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malta and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Maltese citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Japan?
Maltese citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Malta?
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Malta, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Maltese citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, Maltese citizens can enter Japan 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.