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United Arab Emirates visa for Maltese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Maltese citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates 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

All visa types for the United Arab Emirates

Emirati citizens travelling to Malta

United Arab EmiratesMalta Visa-free, 90 days Malta visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • 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 Malta to the United Arab Emirates, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Maltese citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates

Maltese citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Arab Emirates.

Emirati citizens travelling to Malta

Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Malta: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Malta and the United Arab Emirates.

Frequently asked questions

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Maltese citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Maltese citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?

Maltese citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Malta?

Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Malta: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Maltese citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?

Yes, Maltese citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates 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.