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Malta visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Malta visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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
Malta’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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.
Where to apply in South Africa
Malta has no embassy or consulate in South Africa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Maltese citizens travelling to South Africa
MaltaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa 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.
For a trip from South Africa to Malta, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 South African citizens can stay in Malta
How long South African citizens may stay in Malta is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
Malta has no embassy or career consulate in South Africa. South African citizens apply through a mission of Malta accredited to South Africa from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Malta for visas; the official visa portal of Malta names the right place.
Malta and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Malta lets South African citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Malta when it is the main destination of the trip.
Maltese citizens travelling to South Africa
Maltese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Malta?
South African citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Malta in South Africa?
No. Malta has no embassy in South Africa.
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 South Africa?
Maltese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Malta visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Malta obtained in advance.
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.