Maltese visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese 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 Chinese citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese 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 China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Malta in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Hong Kong: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Malta in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now)
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 192,875 | N/A |
| 2009 | 176,591 | -8.44% |
| 2010 | 200,047 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 211,401 | 5.68% |
| 2012 | 215,584 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 236,351 | 9.63% |
| 2014 | 252,486 | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 266,380 | 5.50% |
| 2016 | 293,720 | 10.26% |
| 2017 | 339,736 | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 388,291 | 14.29% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & China comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 29338.16 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 1,466,943,086 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Malta & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in Malta than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 276 | Malta has 59 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 37 | Malta passport holders can visit 101 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 344 | Maltese hosts 294 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 388,291.
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