You need a visa for Malta if you have a Somali passport

Entry requirements for Somali travellers

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

• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Malta. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

  EU Visa Code Last checked 2026-07-27
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Malta. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Malta.

  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
• Required

  Transit visa

  Travelers need a visa to transit through Malta. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling. For details on specific airport conditions and transit facilities, please check the source and contact the government for more details.

  • This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers as long as their next destination is outside of the Schengen area: -Holders of valid visas or residence permit issued by a Schengen state; -Holders of a valid visa issued by a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, or the United States; -Holders of a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area; -Holders of a residence permit issued by the Principality of Andorra, Canada, Japan, Republic of San Marino, or the United States that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; -A family member of a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland.
  Last checked 2026-07-27

A look at Malta

Malta visa requirements by passport