Maltese visa for South African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for South African 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 South African citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Durban: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Durban, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 3 minutes)
- Cape Town: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Cape Town, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 3 minutes)
- Johannesburg: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Johannesburg, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 3 minutes)
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,715 | N/A |
| 2009 | 9,811 | -8.44% |
| 2010 | 11,114 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 11,745 | 5.68% |
| 2012 | 11,977 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 13,131 | 9.64% |
| 2014 | 14,027 | 6.82% |
| 2015 | 14,799 | 5.50% |
| 2016 | 16,318 | 10.26% |
| 2017 | 18,874 | 15.66% |
| 2018 | 21,572 | 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 & South Africa comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 3790.91 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 62,656,943 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Malta & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 63,104,446 | 62.7 million fewer people live in Malta than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 124 | Malta has 93 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 67 | Malta passport holders can visit 71 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 197 | Maltese hosts 147 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 21,572.
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