Maltese visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Malta for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Malta in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 2 minutes)
- Strasbourg: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 2 minutes)
- Marseille: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Marseille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 2 minutes)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Lyon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 2 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 2 minutes)
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 128,021 | N/A |
| 2009 | 124,255 | -2.94% |
| 2010 | 131,786 | 6.06% |
| 2011 | 131,786 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 124,255 | -5.71% |
| 2013 | 121,745 | -2.02% |
| 2014 | 125,511 | 3.09% |
| 2015 | 127,953 | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 144,804 | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 176,371 | 21.80% |
| 2018 | 213,299 | 20.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & France comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 1711.12 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 65,544,016 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Malta & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 65,991,519 | 65.5 million fewer people live in Malta than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 267 | Malta has 50 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 143 | Malta passport holders visit 5 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 479 | Maltese hosts 429 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 213,299.
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