Do Ukrainians need a visa to enter Malta?
No, Ukrainians do not need a visa for short-term travel to Malta. You can stay in Malta for up to 90 days within a 180-day period under the visa-free regime. For an accurate calculation of the allowed period, use a special calculator on the EU website.
This period can be used for tourism, visiting relatives or other short-term trips.
💡 Are there any special conditions for entry for temporarily displaced citizens of Ukraine who leave the country because of the war?
Yes, there are special conditions for assisting temporarily displaced citizens of Ukraine who left Ukraine because of the war.
Read more about this in our section on Temporary protection in Malta.
Important: The EU Council has extended the temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2026.
To enter Malta in 2025, Ukrainians need:
- A valid biometric passport with a validity period of at least 6 months after the planned date of departure from the country.
- Health insurance (more on this below).
For children:
Children under the age of 16 must have their own biometric passport or birth certificate. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is not required (for the period of martial law in Ukraine).
However, if the child is traveling with relatives or friends, it is necessary to have a notarized consent to travel from one of the parents.
Do I need a Green Card to travel to Malta by car?
Yes, if you plan to travel to Malta by car, you need a Green Card - this is a compulsory driver's liability insurance that is valid in Europe.
✅🚘 You can buy a Green Card on the Visit Ukraine website, where you can quickly arrange international car insurance online.
Can I travel to Malta with pets?
Yes, Ukrainians can travel to Malta with pets, subject to several requirements. The animal must have:
- A chip (implanted before rabies vaccination).
- A valid EU passport for animals.
- Certificate of rabies vaccination (vaccination must be completed no later than 21 days before entry).
If the animal does not meet these requirements, additional procedures may be required. Check the current requirements before traveling.
Do I need health insurance to travel to Malta?
Yes, it is mandatory to have an insurance policy that covers possible medical expenses to enter Malta. This is especially important for unforeseen situations such as injuries or illnesses. You can purchase health insurance on the Visit Ukraine website, which offers various packages that meet EU requirements.
Can I stay in Malta for more than 90 days?
To stay for more than 90 days, you need to apply for temporary protection or another type of residence permit, depending on the purpose of your trip (work, study).
Transit is allowed
A visa for transit through Malta is not required if a transfer to the next flight within a day is planned. The flight must be between countries that are not members of the Schengen Agreement. It is forbidden to leave the transit area of the airport and you must have confirmed tickets for the next flight.
Special transit visa to Malta is required for persons who fly within the Schengen zone and wish to make a connection to another flight on the island. This permit allows you to stay in the country up to 5 days with the ability to leave the airport.
Requirements for obtaining an airport transit visa in Malta
Documents for processing:
- passport;
- itinerary;
- visa for the country of transit;
- hotel and ticket reservations;
- photo of the established sample;
- international health insurance;
- completed visa application form;
- consular fee payment receipt.
Customs regulations
It is allowed to import from outside the European Union:
• Alcohol
Individulas over the age of 17 can import the following goods in their personal luggage:
• 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, which exceeds 22% of the volume of alcohol, or undenatured ethyl alcohol of 80% of the volume;
• 2 liters of alcoholic beverages, which does not exceed 22% of the volume of alcohol;
• 4 liters of non-sparkling wine;
• 16 liters of beer.
Passengers can combine the first two types of alcohol, but the volume of alcohol cannot exceed 100%.
• Tobacco
When traveling by plane or ship, passengers over 17 years of age may import tobacco products for personal use in the following quantities:
• 200 cigarettes.
• 100 cigarillos.
• 50 cigars.
• 250 g of smoking tobacco.
• Other products:
• Medicines — for personal use only;
• Items for personal use of a non-commercial purpose in the amount of no more than 430 euros when traveling by plane or ship;
• Items for personal use of a non-commercial purpose in the amount of no more than 150 euros (passengers under 15 years of age);
• Non-commercial items consist of goods for personal or family use, or gifts.
Prohibited for import:
• Meat and dairy products produced outside the EU, with the exception of products in limited quantities from Andorra, Croatia, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and a small amount of certain products from other countries.
• Protected species and their products listed in CITES, e.g., ivory, turtle shells, coral, reptile skin, wood from the Amazon forests, etc.
Restricted import:
• Pets must be identified (stamp or electronic chip), vaccinated against rabies, and also have the necessary veterinary certificate;
• No more than 10 kg of meat, milk and dairy products brought from Croatia, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland;
• Milk powder for infants, baby food and special medical food may be allowed if they do not need to be refrigerated before opening, and if they are factory-made products in their original packaging, and their quantity does not exceed 10 kg for products manufactured in Croatia, in the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland, or 2 kg for products from other countries:
• Fish, only if it is gutted and its weight does not exceed 20 kg;
• Currency — without restrictions, if it is imported from an EU country. All passengers arriving from outside the EU must declare amounts exceeding 10,000 euros or their equivalent;
• Coats, fur and leather shoes made from protected species (special permit required).
It is strictly forbidden to import weapons, ammunition, explosives, drugs, means of special communication, as well as plants, soil, wild animals and birds.
The importation of objects and things of historical and artistic value is prohibited.
