Malta passport → Vatican City
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Visa-free entry
Maltese passport holders can visit the Vatican City 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.
Vatican City at a glance
- Capital
- Vatican City
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Calling code
- +3
- Region
- Southern Europe
Vatican City 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 the Vatican City?
Maltese passport holders can visit the Vatican City without a visa.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in the Vatican City?
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 the Vatican City?
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 the Vatican City before you travel.