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

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

Travelling to Malta Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Vatican 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 Vatican travellers

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

  • 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
  • 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

A look at Malta

  • Panoramic view of Valletta's historic limestone buildings and the Grand Harbour with traditional luzzu boats
    Valletta — UNESCO World Heritage capital city and European Capital of Culture
  • The ancient walled city of Mdina at dusk with its medieval architecture and narrow atmospheric streets
    Mdina — The Silent City with over 4,000 years of history
  • Crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon in Comino with boats and swimmers
    Blue Lagoon — Malta's most famous swimming spot on Comino Island
  • Ancient megalithic temples of Hagar Qim with massive limestone structures against blue sky
    Hagar Qim — UNESCO World Heritage megalithic temples older than Stonehenge

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