Malta passport → Spain
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Spain?
Visa-free entry
Maltese passport holders can visit Spain without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Spain at a glance
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +34
- Region
- Southern Europe
ES40.0°N · 4.0°WPhoto: Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSpain for other passports
- MaltaVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Maltese passport holders
AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
CroatiaVisa-free
GreeceVisa-free
ItalyVisa-free
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Spain?
Maltese passport holders can visit Spain without a visa.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Spain?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Spain?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maltese citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malta passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maltese citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Spain before you travel.