The island country of Malta is located in the Southern Europe, 80km south of Italy. It is one of the smallest EU countries, with an area of only 316km2 and a population of 533,286 inhabitants.

Still, Malta is a tourism magnet with its elegant capital Valletta, the idyllic island of Gozo, the medieval hilltop town of Mdina, palaces and castles, ancient ruins, cliffs, bays and beaches.

Malta became part of the European Union in 2004, and abolished its borders with the other Schengen member states three years later in 2007. Since then on, travelers can enter into Malta with a Schengen visa.

Malta Entry Requirements

The island country of Malta allows all EU nationals to enter its territory by only carrying an identification document.

However, all non-EU travelers entering Malta through air or sea need to present some other documents. If you are a non-EU visitor, you will need to show the following documents at the Maltese port of entry:

• A valid passport or travel document. Valid for at least three more months beyond your planned date of exit from Schengen, and issued within the last 10 years.
• A visa – if you are subject to the Maltese visa regime.
• Travel Health Insurance. Covering medical emergencies in Malta and the whole Schengen area for a minimum of €30,000.

In some cases, you might be asked to show additional documents as an invitation letter from a Maltese host, roundtrip flight itinerary etc. For more information in these regard you need to consult with the official body that represents Malta in your country of residence.