Sweden passport → Malta
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Malta?
Visa-free entry
Swedish passport holders can visit Malta 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.
Malta at a glance
- Capital
- Valletta
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Maltese
- Calling code
- +356
- Region
- Southern Europe
Malta for other passports
- SwedenVisa-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 Swedish 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 Swedish citizens need a visa for Malta?
Swedish passport holders can visit Malta without a visa.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in Malta?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Swedish citizens get a visa on arrival in Malta?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Swedish citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sweden passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swedish citizens (edited 8 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Malta before you travel.