Malta Passport Visa-Free Countries: Complete List 2024

The full list of visa-free countries for Malta passport holders

Maltese passport holders don’t need to get a visa before visiting 187 countries. In most of these countries, Malta citizens don’t get any visa if they go there for some purposes, for example, tourism or a business trip. Others require investors with a Malta passport to obtain a visa on arrival.

Some countries, for example, the USA and Canada, require getting an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) beforehand. The process of obtaining an eTA is entirely remote, and usually, it is cheaper and faster than getting an average visa.

In addition, even in visa-free countries for Malta passport holders, travellers are usually required to have documents proving that they have funds to stay in a country, a place to live and medical insurance. Also, a return or an onward ticket is necessary for some countries because one can be refused entry without it.

Please observe the list of Malta passport visa-free countries below. The circumstances may change, so we advise you to check the visa requirements before your journey.

Visa-free countries for Maltese passport holders

Europe

№	Country	Terms of entry	The allowed time for visa-free travel and other conditions
1	Albania	Visa-free	90 days in any 180-day period. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
2	Andorra	Visa-free	90 days in any 180-day period. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
3	Austria	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Austria without a visa, but sometimes they must undergo registration.
4	Belarus	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. A traveller should enter and leave the country through the Minsk International Airport, and both entry and exit should be stamped. The visa-free entry doesn’t apply to Malta citizens coming from Russia or planning to travel there from Belarus.
5	Belgium	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Belgium without a visa, but sometimes they must undergo registration: for example, within ten days after entry if they plan to stay up to 90 days.
6	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days.
7	Bulgaria	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Bulgaria without a visa. They must register there only if they stay for more than three months.
8	Croatia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days.
9	Cyprus	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days. Travellers should register within 35 days if they stay in Cyprus for more than 21 days.
10	Czech Republic	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in the Czech Republic without a visa. They must report their presence if they stay for more than 30 days.
11	Denmark	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Denmark without a visa, but sometimes they must undergo registration.
12	Estonia	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Estonia without a visa. Stays for up to three months don’t require registration of the right of residence.
13	Faroe Islands	Visa-free	A visa is not required for stays up to 90 days.
14	Finland	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Finland without a visa. If you stay more than three months, you must register.
15	France	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in France without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to report their presence in the country.
16	Georgia	Visa-free	365 days in any calendar year. A traveller should have proof of sufficient funds and health insurance. Visitors without a return ticket may be refused entry.
17	Germany	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Germany without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to register if they stay for up to three months.
18	Gibraltar	Visa-free	A visa is not required for stays up to 90 days.
19	Greece	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Greece without a visa, but sometimes they must undergo registration.
20	Greenland	Visa-free	A visa is not required for stays up to 90 days.
21	Hungary	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Hungary without a visa. If you stay more than three months, you must register.
22	Iceland	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Iceland without a visa. If you stay less than three months, you must not complete any formalities.
23	Ireland	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days. For stays up to three months, registration is not required.
24	Italy	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Italy without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to register if they stay for up to three months.
25	Kosovo	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days.
26	Latvia	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Latvia without a visa, but sometimes they must undergo registration.
27	Liechtenstein	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Liechtenstein without a visa. They should report their presence within eight days of arrival.
28	Lithuania	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Lithuania without a visa. Travellers from Malta don’t need to register if they stay for up to three months.
29	Luxembourg	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Luxembourg without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to register if they stay for up to three months.
30	Moldova	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
31	Monaco	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
32	Montenegro	Visa-free	30 days if you enter with an ID card only, and 90 days if you provide a passport. Maltese travellers should register the day after their arrival. If you stay in a hotel, its staff will register you.
33	Netherlands	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in the Netherlands without a visa. Travellers from Malta must register if they stay for more than four months.
34	North Macedonia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days. All travellers must register at a police station within 24 hours of arrival. Also, they should have proof of funds, onward tickets, and a passport or an ID card valid for at least three months after the last day of stay.
35	Norway	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Norway without a visa. Travellers from Malta need to register if they wish to stay for more than three months.
36	Poland	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Poland without a visa. If you stay for more than 90 days, you must register your residence in the country.
37	Portugal	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Portugal without a visa. After 90 days of stay, you’ll have another 30 days to register your presence in the country.
38	Romania	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Romania without a visa. To stay there for more than 90 days, you must register your residence in the country.
39	San Marino	Visa-free	A visa is not required for stays up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
40	Serbia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days. A traveller should register in a local police station within 24 hours of arrival if they don’t stay in a place provided by an organisation or an individual hosting visiting foreigners.
41	Slovakia	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Slovakia without a visa, but sometimes they must undergo registration.
42	Slovenia	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Slovenia without a visa, but sometimes they must register.
43	Spain	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Spain without a visa, but sometimes they must register, especially if they stay for 3+ months.
44	Sweden	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Sweden without a visa or a residence permit. You must register if you intend to stay for more than a year.
45	Switzerland	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Switzerland without a visa. They need to register there within 14 days of arrival.
46	Turkey	Visa-free	A visa is not required for stays up to 90 days.
47	Ukraine	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds, accommodation and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
48	United Kingdom	Visa-free	A visa is not required for stays up to 180 days. You may be asked if you have accommodation and sufficient funds. Also, the purpose of your visit is essential: visa-free entry requires you not to work, study in a school or a university, or marry in the UK.
49	Vatican City	Visa-free	90 days in 180 days

Americas

№	Country	Terms of entry	The allowed time for visa-free travel and other conditions
1	Argentina	Visa-free	Up to 90 days, a stamp upon arrival is needed. Malta citizens may extend their visit for another three months.
2	Belize	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
3	Bermuda	Visa-free	Up to 21 days. You may extend your stay before the expiration date.
4	Bolivia	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days.
5	Brazil	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should provide a passport valid for at least six months and the flight tickets for arrival and departure to the police. Also, they should have proof of sufficient funds.
6	Canada	eTA	Up to 90 days with a valid eTA. A Canadian eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires.
7	Chile	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
8	Colombia	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. Travellers may be refused entry if they don’t provide onward or return tickets.
9	Costa Rica	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. You should provide a return or onward ticket.
10	Ecuador	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
11	El Salvador	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
12	Falkland Islands	Visa-free	Up to four weeks. You should have a return ticket, evidence of having sufficient funds and accommodation.
13	French Guiana	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in French Guiana without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to report their presence in the country.
14	Guatemala	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. Travellers may be refused entry if they don’t provide onward or return tickets.
15	Honduras	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
16	Mexico	Visa-free	Up to 180 days. The exact period of stay is determined based on documents a traveller provides. You should fill in a Multiple Migration Form before entry and always have a Malta passport with you during the trip.
17	Nicaragua	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
18	Panama	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
19	Paraguay	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
20	Peru	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in a calendar year for tourism, studying or business purposes.
21	United States	eTA	Up to 90 days with a valid ESTA. This type of permit is suitable for tourism or business purposes. You should apply for an ESTA a least 72 hours before your flight.
22	Uruguay	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
23	Venezuela	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.

Africa

№	Country	Terms of entry	The allowed time for visa-free travel and other conditions
1	Botswana	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
2	Burkina Faso	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
3	Burundi	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
4	Cape Verde Islands	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. All visitors must pay an airport security tax of 3400 escudos (€30.5).
5	Comoros Islands	Visa on arrival	Up to 45 days.
6	Egypt	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
7	Eswatini (Swaziland)	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
8	Gabon	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days.
9	Gambia	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
10	Guinea-Bissau	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days.
11	Lesotho	Visa-free	Up to 14 days.
12	Madagascar	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days.
13	Malawi	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
14	Mauritania	Visa on arrival	The period of stay depends on the visa validity.
15	Mauritius	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
16	Mayotte	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Mayotte without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to report their presence in the country.
17	Morocco	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
18	Mozambique	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
19	Reunion	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in Reunion without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to report their presence in the country.
20	Rwanda	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
21	Sao Tome and Principe	Visa-free	Up to 15 days.
22	Senegal	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. You should provide a return or onward ticket.
23	Seychelles	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days in 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
24	Sierra Leone	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
25	Somalia	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
26	South Africa	Visa-free	Up to 90 days and an extension for another 90 days is possible.
27	St. Helena	Visa on arrival	Up to 183 days. Visitors should have health insurance.
28	Tanzania	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
29	Togo	Visa on arrival	Up to 7 days.
30	Tunisia	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
31	Uganda	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
32	Zambia	Visa-free	Up to 30 days a year for business purposes and 90 days for tourism. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
33	Zimbabwe	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.

Asia

№	Country	Terms of entry	The allowed time for visa-free travel and other conditions
1	Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
2	Brunei Darussalam	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. You should provide a return or onward ticket.
3	Cambodia	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
4	Hong Kong (SAR China)	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. You should provide a return or onward ticket.
5	Indonesia	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. If you need to stay longer, you may apply for a visa on arrival, which is valid for 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days.
6	Japan	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. You should provide a return or onward ticket.
7	Kazakhstan	Visa-free	Up to 30 days.
8	Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	Up to 60 days.
9	Laos	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
10	Macao (SAR China)	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
11	Malaysia	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
12	Maldives	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
13	Mongolia	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
14	Nepal	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days.
15	Pakistan	eTA	Up to 30 days.
16	Philippines	Visa-free	Up to 30 days without a right to extend the time of visit. If you want to get the right to extend your stay in the country, you should get a visa on arrival. With this visa, you may stay up to 59 days.
17	Singapore	Visa-free	Up to 30 days.
18	South Korea	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
19	Sri Lanka	eTA	Up to 30 days.
20	Taiwan	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. Maltese passport holders must fill in the Taiwan Enrollment Registration Form on arrival. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
21	Tajikistan	Visa on arrival	Up to 45 days.
22	Thailand	Visa on arrival	Up to 15 days.
23	Timor-Leste	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
24	Uzbekistan	Visa-free	Up to 30 days.

Caribbean

№	Country	Terms of entry	The allowed time for visa-free travel and other conditions
1	Anguilla	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
2	Antigua and Barbuda	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
3	Aruba	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
4	Bahamas	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
5	Barbados	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
6	Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in 180 days. A return or onward ticket is required.
7	British Virgin Islands	Visa-free	Up to 30 days.
8	Cayman Islands	Visa-free	Up to 180 days. An immigration officer determines the exact period of stay on arrival.
9	Curacao	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in any 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
10	Dominica	Visa-free	Up to 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and returned flight booking to confirm the intended duration of stay.
11	Dominican Republic	Visa-free	Up to 30 days, only for tourism.
12	French West Indies	Visa-free	An unlimited time of stay visa-free with a valid Malta passport or an ID card.
13	Grenada	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
14	Haiti	Visa-free	Up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
15	Jamaica	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
16	Montserrat	Visa-free	Up to 14 days with an ID card and up to six months with a passport.
17	Puerto Rico	eTA	Up to 90 days with an ESTA. One should apply for a permit at least 3—4 days before the trip.
18	St. Kitts and Nevis	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
19	St. Lucia	Visa-free	Up to 42 days for tourism or business purposes. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
20	St. Maarten	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in any 180 days.
21	St. Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa-free	Up to 30 days for tourism or business purposes. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
22	Trinidad and Tobago	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
23	Turks and Caicos Islands	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
24	US Virgin Islands	eTA	Up to 90 days with a US ESTA permit.

Middle East

№	Country	Terms of entry	The allowed time for visa-free travel and other conditions
1	Armenia	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
2	Bahrain	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
3	Iran	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
4	Iraq	Visa-free	Up to 60 days.
5	Israel	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
6	Jordan	Visa on arrival	Up to two months.
7	Kuwait	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days.
8	Lebanon	Visa on arrival	Up to 30 days.
9	Oman	Visa-free	Up to 14 days.
10	Palestinian Territory	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
11	Qatar	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in 180 days.
12	Saudi Arabia	Visa on arrival	Up to 90 days.
13	United Arab Emirates	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in 180 days.

Oceania

№	Country	Terms of entry	The allowed time for visa-free travel and other conditions
1	American Samoa	eTA	Up to 30 days.
2	Australia	eTA	Up to 90 days with an Electronic Travel Authorisation, Subclass 601.
3	Cook Islands	Visa-free	Up to 31 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
4	Fiji	Visa-free	Up to 120 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
5	French Polynesia	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in French Polynesia without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to report their presence in the country.
6	Guam	eTA	Up to 90 days with an ESTA.
7	Kiribati	Visa-free	Up to 28 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
8	Marshall Islands	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. Vaccination against measles is required.
9	Micronesia	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in any 180 days.
10	New Caledonia	Visa-free	Malta citizens may reside in New Caledonia without a visa. Usually, travellers from Malta don’t need to report their presence in the country.
11	New Zealand	eTA	Up to 90 days with an NZeTA, an electronic travel authorisation. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
12	Niue	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
13	Northern Mariana Islands	eTA	Up to 90 days with a US ESTA.
14	Palau Islands	Visa-free	Up to 90 days.
15	Papua New Guinea	Visa on arrival	Up to 60 days.
16	Samoa	Visa-free	Up to 60 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
17	Solomon Islands	Visa-free	Up to 90 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
18	Tonga	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
19	Tuvalu	Visa-free	Up to 90 days in 180 days. A traveller should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.
20	Vanuatu	Visa-free	Up to 30 days. Travellers should have proof of funds and a return or onward ticket.

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Travelling to the Schengen Area with a Malta passport

Malta is a Schengen state, so its citizens may travel visa-free to any country in this area or reside there without getting a residence permit beforehand. They can study, work or run a business there.

If you wish to move to another Schengen Area country with a Malta passport, we advise you to check the terms of staying in the country.

Usually, it is required to register in a police station or an immigration service office after three months of living in the country, but every state has its particular rules. For example, EU citizens moving to an apartment or a house in Austria have to register with the competent authority within three days, and failing this procedure is considered an offence.

In some countries, the visa requirements for Maltese citizens are even milder: for example, in Sweden, Malta passport holders may live without getting a residence permit even after three months of stay. They need to be listed in the Swedish Population Register only if they intend to stay for more than a year.

A temporary or permanent residence permit in Malta also allows investors to travel to the Schengen Area visa-free. They may stay there for 90 days out of 180.

Malta passport visa-free countries — France

The Blue Beach in Nice, France. Maltese citizens may visit the country without visas and reside there

Malta passport visa-free countries — Italy

Taormina is a commune in Sicily, Italy. The island of Sicily is around 100 km from Malta, and you can travel there by ferry if you are in Malta. Usually, registration is not needed for Malta passport holders staying in Italy for up to three months

Malta passport visa-free countries — the Netherlands

Alkmaar is a town in the Netherlands. You may travel there visa-free with a Malta passport, and registration is usually needed if you stay for 4+ months

Malta passport visa free countries — Switzerland

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. Malta passport holders may live there, but they need to register there within 14 days from arrival

How to get a Malta passport by naturalisation in one to three years

The most common path to Malta citizenship is naturalisation. Usually, Malta passport requirements include at least five years of living in the country, knowledge of the English or the Maltese language, and approval of two sponsors from the amount of Maltese-born or registered citizens.

Malta citizenship by exceptional services by direct investment allows one to get a Maltese passport after one or three years of residence in the country.

Investors fulfil several investment conditions:

Buy housing in Malta for €700,000+ or rent it for five years for €16,000 annually.
Make a contribution to the National Development and Social Fund of €600,000+ if applying for citizenship after three years of residence. If an investor applies for a passport after a year of residence, the minimum amount of the contribution is €750,000.
Make a charitable donation of €10,000.

Also, applicants pay government fees, buy medical insurance and remunerate the legal services of a licensed agent.

A spouse of the investor, children under 29, parents and grandparents over 55 may also be included in the application and receive all the benefits, including travelling to visa‑free countries for Maltese passport holders.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Malta passport holders enter without a visa?

Malta passport visa-free countries list includes 187 countries. The entire Schengen Area, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia are on the list.

Is Malta visa-free to Canada?

Malta passport holders don’t need a visa if they go to Canada for a vacation. Instead, they need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which is valid for five years and allows one to stay in Canada for up to 90 days at a time.

Is the Malta passport strong?

Yes, the Malta passport is among the top 10 strongest ones in the world. Malta passport holders visit 187 countries without getting a visa beforehand.

Is Malta visa-free to the USA?

Malta is included in the US Visa Waiver program, so Maltese passport holders may visit the USA without a visa. They get an ESTA instead. This electronic permit allows them to spend up to 90 days in the USA at a time.

Do Maltese need a visa for the UK?

The UK is one of Malta’s visa-free countries in Europe. Malta citizens may visit the UK without any additional permits and stay there for up to six months.

Is Malta a part of the Schengen Area?

Malta is a Schengen state, so its citizens may visit other countries in the area visa-free and stay as long as they wish. However, sometimes they must register and provide proof of having sufficient funds and accommodation.

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Dubai?

No, Malta passport holders don’t need a visa to visit Dubai or other emirates of the UAE. Malta citizens may stay there visa-free for up to 90 days out of 180.