Italian visa for Maltese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Maltese passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Maltese citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Maltese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Maltese citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Maltese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Malta, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Valletta: The Embassy of Italy in Valletta, Malta (Working hours: Close now)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Malta for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Malta traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Malta) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25,640 | N/A |
| 2009 | 25,943 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 26,176 | 0.90% |
| 2011 | 27,671 | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 27,816 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 28,622 | 2.90% |
| 2014 | 29,146 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 30,439 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 31,423 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 34,952 | 11.23% |
| 2018 | 36,940 | 5.69% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Malta comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Malta is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi). This means Malta is 919.19 times smaller than Italy.
As of December 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 59,560,859 more people than the population of Malta.
We have highlighted Italy & Malta’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Malta | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 447,503 | 59.6 million more people live in Italy than Malta |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 217 | Italy has 8 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Malta. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 138 | Italy passport holders can visit 8 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 50 | Italian hosts 499 more foreign missions than Malta. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Malta travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Malta visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 36,940.
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Useful Information
- Rome to Valletta: 625.42 km (388.62 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 18 minutes
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