Maltese visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Malta for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss 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 Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- Basel: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Basel, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Zurich: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Geneva: The Consulate General of Malta in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30,525 | N/A |
| 2009 | 32,114 | 5.21% |
| 2010 | 30,207 | -5.94% |
| 2011 | 30,525 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 32,432 | 6.25% |
| 2013 | 30,525 | -5.88% |
| 2014 | 31,797 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 35,293 | 10.99% |
| 2016 | 40,504 | 14.76% |
| 2017 | 44,065 | 8.79% |
| 2018 | 45,572 | 3.42% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & Switzerland comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 123.49 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 8,527,340 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Malta & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 8,974,843 | 8.5 million fewer people live in Malta than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 146 | Malta has 71 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 142 | Malta passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 268 | Maltese hosts 218 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 45,572.
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