Russian visa for Maltese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Maltese passport holders visiting Russia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Maltese citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Maltese citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Maltese citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Maltese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Malta, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Valletta: The Embassy of Russia in Valletta, Malta (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 49 minutes)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Malta for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Malta traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Malta) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14,206 | N/A |
| 2009 | 12,803 | -9.88% |
| 2010 | 13,369 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 14,959 | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 16,906 | 13.02% |
| 2013 | 18,475 | 9.28% |
| 2014 | 19,453 | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 20,237 | 4.03% |
| 2016 | 14,743 | -27.15% |
| 2017 | 14,634 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 14,731 | 0.66% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Malta comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Malta is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi). This means Malta is 51177.72 times smaller than Russia.
As of October 2025, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 145,778,827 more people than the population of Malta.
We have highlighted Russia & Malta’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Malta | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 146,226,330 | 447,503 | 145.8 million more people live in Russia than Malta |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 217 | Russia has 25 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Malta. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 78 | 138 | Russia passport holders visit 60 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 50 | Russian hosts 192 more foreign missions than Malta. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Malta travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Malta visiting Russia in 2018 was approximately 14,731.
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