Maltese visa for Italian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Italian passport holders visiting Malta for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Italian citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian 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 Italy, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of Malta in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Cagliari: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Cagliari, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Milan: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Milan, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Florence: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Florence, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Bologna: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Bologna, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Barletta: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Barletta, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Genoa: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Genoa, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Venice: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Venice, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Siracusa: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Siracusa, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Catania: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Catania, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Trieste: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Trieste, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Palermo: The Consulate of Malta in Palermo, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Savona: The Consulate of Malta in Savona, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Livorno: The Consulate of Malta in Livorno, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Naples: The Consulate General of Malta in Naples, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 260,004 | N/A |
| 2009 | 249,499 | -4.04% |
| 2010 | 267,883 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 267,883 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 252,125 | -5.88% |
| 2013 | 270,509 | 7.29% |
| 2014 | 262,631 | -2.91% |
| 2015 | 282,815 | 7.69% |
| 2016 | 315,223 | 11.46% |
| 2017 | 363,668 | 15.37% |
| 2018 | 390,607 | 7.41% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & Italy comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 919.19 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 59,560,859 fewer people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted Malta & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 60,008,362 | 59.6 million fewer people live in Malta than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 209 | Malta has 8 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 146 | Malta passport holders visit 8 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 549 | Maltese hosts 499 fewer foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 390,607.
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Useful Information
- Valletta to Rome: 625.42 km (388.62 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 18 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025