Maltese visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Malta for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Malta for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Malta e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malta visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Malta tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malta nearest your place of residence.
- London: The High Commission of Malta in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 53 minutes)
- Belfast: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Belfast, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 53 minutes)
- Stirlingshire: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Stirlingshire, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 53 minutes)
- Wales: The Honorary Consulate of Malta in Wales, United Kingdom (Working hours: Open now. Close in 53 minutes)
Malta visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malta diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Malta from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 627,758 | N/A |
| 2009 | 666,192 | 6.12% |
| 2010 | 646,975 | -2.88% |
| 2011 | 672,598 | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 659,787 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 659,787 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 487,714 | -26.08% |
| 2015 | 525,996 | 7.85% |
| 2016 | 559,987 | 6.46% |
| 2017 | 560,893 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 640,570 | 14.21% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malta & United Kingdom comparison
Malta's area is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 756.03 times bigger than Malta.
As of October 2025, Malta's population is ~447503 people - 69,237,487 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Malta & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malta | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 447,503 | 69,684,990 | 69.2 million fewer people live in Malta than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 217 | 222 | Malta has 5 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 139 | Malta passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 348 | Maltese hosts 298 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Malta in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Malta in 2018 was approximately 640,570.
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