Malta Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must apply for a Schengen visa before visiting Malta. The visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays of up to 90 days. Malta is the EU smallest member state but is fully part of the Schengen Area.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Malta.
Apply at a Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou handling Maltese applications. Submit passport, application form, two photos, travel insurance, accommodation proof, itinerary, bank statements, and EUR 80 fee. The Identity Malta Agency provides requirements on its website.
Malta is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Burkina Faso to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is a Schengen member state and Burkina Faso passport holders need a type C short-stay visa. Malta may not have direct embassy representation in Ouagadougou; applications can be submitted through a representative Schengen country embassy. Malta is a small archipelago in the Mediterranean with prehistoric temples, baroque architecture, and crystal-clear blue waters. Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states. Combine Malta with Italy or Greece. Air Malta and Ryanair offer connections from European hubs. Flights from Ouagadougou connect via Rome, London, or Paris.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the euro (EUR). ATMs available throughout Valletta and tourist areas. Credit cards widely accepted. Currency exchange at banks and airports.
Practical Tips
Malta is a small island easily explored in a week. Valletta (the capital) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gozo and Comino (Blue Lagoon) are popular side trips. Malta uses the euro. English is an official language alongside Maltese, making communication easy. Mediterranean food and seafood are excellent.