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Malta visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Malta requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Malta visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at foreignaffairs.gov.mt
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
For the tourist visa, Malta’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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.
Maltese missions in Russia
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- Consulate of Malta in Moscow Today · Closed
All missions of Malta in Russia
Malta has 3 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg and Moscow.
Malta: visa decisions in Russia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 746 | 474 | 260 | 34.5% | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 1,092 | 763 | 292 | 25.0% | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 879 | 702 | 175 | 19.8% | 14.4% |
In 2025, Malta’s embassy and consulates in Russia (Moscow) received 879 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 702. 19.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 25.0%: the rate fell by 5.2 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (1,092).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.4% of the applications lodged in Russia that year. Malta’s consulates worldwide refused 38.4%. Malta was the 21st most applied-for Schengen state in Russia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Russia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Maltese citizens travelling to Russia
MaltaRussia e-Visa Russia visa for citizens of Malta
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 Russia 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 Russian citizens can stay in Malta
How long Russian citizens may stay in Malta is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Maltese embassy in Moscow and the consulates in Saint Petersburg and Moscow, or to a visa centre acting for Malta; fees, documents and processing times are published by Malta.
Malta and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Malta lets Russian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Malta when it is the main destination of the trip.
Maltese citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires a visa from Maltese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Malta?
Malta requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Maltese embassy in Russia?
The Maltese embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there are also consulates in Saint Petersburg and Moscow.
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 Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Maltese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Malta visa-free?
No; Russian 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.