Maltese visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Malta for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Malta.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Malta.
If you are looking for Malta visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Lahore: The Honorary Consulate of in Lahore, ~ 673.15 kilometers (418.28 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
- Karachi: The Honorary Consulate of in Karachi, ~ 1013.75 kilometers (629.92 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 129 | N/A |
| 2009 | 118 | -8.53% |
| 2010 | 134 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 142 | 5.97% |
| 2012 | 144 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 158 | 9.72% |
| 2014 | 169 | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 178 | 5.33% |
| 2016 | 197 | 10.67% |
| 2017 | 227 | 15.23% |
| 2018 | 260 | 14.54% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & Afghanistan comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 2040.19 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 43,015,995 fewer people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Malta & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 43,463,498 | 43.0 million fewer people live in Malta than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 69 | Malta has 148 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 6 | Malta passport holders can visit 132 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 44 | Maltese hosts 6 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 260.
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Useful Information
- Valletta to Kabul: 5337.20 km (3316.38 mi)
- Travel time: 11 hours 7 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025