Maltese visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Malta for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Lisbon: The Embassy of Malta in Lisbon, Portugal (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Porto: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Porto, Portugal (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Algarve: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Algarve, Portugal (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,133 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7,447 | -8.43% |
| 2010 | 8,436 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 8,915 | 5.68% |
| 2012 | 9,091 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 9,967 | 9.64% |
| 2014 | 10,647 | 6.82% |
| 2015 | 11,233 | 5.50% |
| 2016 | 12,386 | 10.26% |
| 2017 | 14,326 | 15.66% |
| 2018 | 16,374 | 14.30% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & Portugal comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 286.22 times bigger than Malta.
As of November 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 9,601,353 fewer people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Malta & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 10,048,856 | 9.6 million fewer people live in Malta than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 128 | Malta has 89 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 141 | Malta passport holders visit 3 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 150 | Maltese hosts 100 fewer foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 16,374.
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- Valletta to Lisbon: 2286.36 km (1420.68 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 45 minutes
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