🇪🇸 Spain passport 🇲🇹 Malta
No visa needed
Your permitted stay is set at the border — check your entry stamp
- No visa fee
No — Spain passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Malta. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for Malta
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 3 months beyond your Schengen stay
- Onward or return ticket RequiredProof of onward/return travel required at border
- Proof of funds RequiredApprox. €100 per day of stay (varies by country)
- Travel insurance RequiredMin. €30,000 medical coverage for the entire Schengen area
- Routine vaccines RecommendedTetanus, MMR up to date
- Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined
- Keep hotel bookings and travel itinerary ready for inspection
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Entering Malta
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Spain passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Malta
Europe's smallest nation state — 7,000 years of history, the Knights of Malta, and Azure Window seascapes
- Capital
- Valletta
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Maltese, English
- Time zone
- CET (UTC+1)
- Best time to visit
- April – June, September – October
Official sources
Always confirm with Malta's own government before you travel:
- Malta official visa information ↗ identitymalta.com
- Malta embassies & consulates ↗ foreignaffairs.gov.mt
Common questions
Do Spain citizens need a visa to visit Malta?
No — Spain passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Malta. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Spain passport holders stay in Malta?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Malta's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Malta visa cost for Spain citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Malta?
Valid for at least 3 months beyond your Schengen stay
Does Malta give visas to Spain citizens?
Malta does not require a visa from Spain citizens for short stays.
Where can Spain citizens find official Malta visa information?
On Malta's official site: https://www.identitymalta.com/visas