Malta
Southern Europe · Schengen area
Do US citizens need a visa? No — up to 90 days
Malta is a Schengen member; US citizens visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult standard€90
- Child 6-12€45
Standard Schengen visa fee (general Schengen rule); Malta-specific confirmation from an official MFA/VFS US page not verified within time available.
Where to apply
Consulate General of Malta in New York, or via VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre(s) in the USA
Appointment system
Schengen visa applications for Malta from the US are generally handled through VFS Global centres; could not fully confirm official Maltese MFA page detailing exact US network within available time.
Required documents
- Valid passport (2 blank pages, valid 3+ months beyond visa)
- Completed Schengen application form
- Photo
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of accommodation/itinerary
- Proof of financial means
Editor tips
Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel.
Country-specific quirks
Unlike Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania, an official Malta VFS Global 'one-pager' or attend-centre US page could not be confirmed via official domains in the time available; details marked null pending further verification.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Malta are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Malta mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the US
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United States hand in Malta visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Malta mission covering your country of residence.
- New YorkConsulate General of Malta in New York
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Primary Maltese consular post for US visa-related inquiries; exact street address and visa-processing model not confirmed within time available
Official pageCoversALL (unconfirmed) - Washington DCEmbassy of Malta
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Embassy presence in Washington DC noted via LinkedIn/third-party source only; official page not verified
CoversALL (unconfirmed)
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
Consulate General of Malta in New York, or via VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre(s) in the USA
Appointment system
Schengen visa applications for Malta from the US are generally handled through VFS Global centres; could not fully confirm official Maltese MFA page detailing exact US network within available time.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Malta are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United States hand in Malta visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- New YorkConsulate General of Malta in New York
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Primary Maltese consular post for US visa-related inquiries; exact street address and visa-processing model not confirmed within time available
Official pageCoversALL (unconfirmed) - Washington DCEmbassy of Malta
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Embassy presence in Washington DC noted via LinkedIn/third-party source only; official page not verified
CoversALL (unconfirmed)
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