Malta Visa RequirementsFor China passport holders
Chinese citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Malta. The visa costs EUR 90 (~$98 USD) and is applied for at the Maltese Embassy in Beijing or Chinese consulates. Malta is the Schengen Area's smallest member , a Mediterranean archipelago with extraordinary history, crystal-clear waters, and the UNESCO-listed Valletta.
China passport holders require a visa to enter Malta.
Apply at the Malta Embassy in Beijing (26 Dongzhimenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District) or the Consulate in Shanghai/Guangzhou. Required: valid Chinese passport (6+ months validity), Schengen visa application form, passport photos, travel insurance (โฌ30,000 minimum), confirmed round-trip flight, accommodation bookings, bank statements (3โ6 months), employment documents, and income tax proof. Fee: EUR 90 (~$98 USD). Processing: 15 business days. Applications can also be submitted through Schengen visa application centers (VFS Global) in China.
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 โ
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
China to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is an EU and Schengen member state, requiring a standard Schengen C-visa from Chinese nationals. The Maltese Embassy in Beijing processes Schengen visa applications. Chinese nationals traveling to Malta often combine it with visits to Italy or other Southern European Schengen countries, as Malta's central Mediterranean location makes it easily reached from multiple hubs. Malta has been actively increasing its Chinese tourism market.
How to Get There
Malta (MLA, Malta International Airport) is well connected to European hubs. From Beijing or Shanghai, fly via London (British Airways, Air China, Virgin Atlantic), Frankfurt, Rome, or Amsterdam to Malta. Air Malta and Ryanair serve Malta from multiple European cities. Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is a good connecting point โ just 1.5 hours from Malta.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the Euro (EUR) since 2008. ATMs are widely available. Credit cards accepted everywhere. Malta is moderately priced by Western European standards โ budget โฌ70โ120/day for comfortable travel. The Maltese pound of Guinness heritage means pub culture with British-style prices. Local street food (pastizzi โ flaky savory pastries) is cheap and delicious.
Practical Tips
Malta is extraordinarily dense with history for its tiny size: Valletta (UNESCO, the world's smallest EU capital , every street has a UNESCO-listed building), the ancient Megalithic Temples of Malta (older than Stonehenge and Giza , UNESCO), the Grand Harbour (one of the world's great natural harbors), the Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua), the Blue Lagoon on Comino island (startlingly clear turquoise water), the walled medieval city of Mdina, the Azure Window site on Gozo, and the ฤฆal Saflieni Hypogeum (an underground Neolithic burial complex , one of the world's most remarkable).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Malta?
Yes. Malta is a Schengen member. Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa (EUR 90, ~$98 USD), applied for at the Malta Embassy in Beijing or through VFS Global visa centers.
Can a Malta Schengen visa be used to visit Italy?
Yes. A Schengen visa for Malta allows travel to all 27 Schengen countries, including Italy. Malta and Sicily are just 90km apart , a ferry crosses in 90 minutes.
What makes Malta interesting for Chinese tourists?
Malta's extraordinarily dense history (ancient temples, medieval cities, WWII history, baroque architecture), the incredibly clear Mediterranean water for diving and swimming, small size (easy to see everything in 5โ7 days), and English as an official language make it very accessible.
How do Chinese tourists fly to Malta?
Connect from Beijing or Shanghai via London (most common), Rome, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam to Malta International Airport (MLA). Air Malta and Ryanair connect Malta to European hubs.
How old are Malta's temples?
Malta's Megalithic Temples (ฤ gantija, ฤฆaฤกar Qim, Mnajdra, and others) date to 3600โ2500 BCE , making them older than both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. They are among the world's oldest free-standing stone structures.