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Russia visa for Maltese citizens
Entry requirement
Maltese citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at malta.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Malta
- Embassy of Russia in Valletta
Triq Antonio Schembri 25, San Ġwann
Russia has 1 mission in Malta, with its embassy in Valletta.
Russian citizens travelling to Malta
RussiaMalta Visa required Malta visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Maltese citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maltese citizens can stay in Russia
Maltese citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Maltese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Maltese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Maltese citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Maltese citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Maltese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Malta
Russian citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Maltese citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Russia?
Maltese citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Malta?
The Russian embassy in Malta is in Valletta.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Malta?
Russian citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.
Can Maltese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Maltese citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.