Maltese visa for Russian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Russian 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 Russian citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian 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 Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Malta in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Nizhny Novgorod: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 35 minutes)
- Veliky Novgorod: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Veliky Novgorod, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint Petersburg: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Moscow: The Consulate General of Malta in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16,206 | N/A |
| 2009 | 16,042 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 17,024 | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 15,878 | -6.73% |
| 2012 | 17,188 | 8.25% |
| 2013 | 15,878 | -7.62% |
| 2014 | 16,533 | 4.13% |
| 2015 | 16,861 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 15,715 | -6.80% |
| 2017 | 16,370 | 4.17% |
| 2018 | 15,715 | -4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & Russia comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 51177.72 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 145,778,827 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Malta & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 146,226,330 | 145.8 million fewer people live in Malta than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 242 | Malta has 25 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 78 | Malta passport holders can visit 60 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 242 | Maltese hosts 192 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 15,715.
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