You do not need a visa for Malta if you have a Bulgarian passport

No visa needed

Bulgarian citizens can enter Malta without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Malta?

No. Bulgarian citizens can enter Malta without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Malta may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Two passport photos 35x45mm, white background, recent
Travel insurance minimum EUR 30,000 coverage for Schengen
Hotel booking or invitation letter from Malta host
Proof of sufficient funds (EUR 75 per day minimum)
Round-trip flight reservation to and from Malta

Entry requirements for Bulgarian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bulgarian passport holders entering Malta as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
A travel document is required to enter Malta by air
Travelers need a valid passport or national ID card to enter Malta by air.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-27
May be required
Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-07-27
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Malta
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Malta.
Last checked 2026-07-27
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Malta.
Last checked 2026-07-27
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Malta.
Last checked 2026-07-27