Malta
United States
United States visa for Maltese citizens
Entry requirement
Maltese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mt.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ ETA costs US$40.62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Malta
US visas issued to citizens of Malta
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 148 | 149 |
| Student (F, M) | 35 | 41 |
| Exchange (J) | 25 | 20 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 49 | 38 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 39 | 38 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 85 | 87 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 383 | 373 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 12.4% | 10.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 373 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Malta, the 174th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 40%, diplomatic and official visas 23% and student visas 11%. That is 3% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (383).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Malta received 113, 5% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 10.3% for citizens of Malta in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 12.4%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Malta anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Malta.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Malta
United StatesMalta Visa-free, 90 days Malta visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Maltese citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Maltese citizens can stay in the United States
Maltese citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Maltese citizens apply
Maltese citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Maltese citizens
Mexico admits Maltese citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Malta
US citizens can visit Malta without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Maltese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in the United States?
Maltese citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Malta?
US citizens can visit Malta without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Maltese citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Maltese citizens need an ETA for the United States.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.