Malta Visa RequirementsFor Eswatini passport holders
Eswatini passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Malta. Due to limited Maltese consular presence in southern Africa, applications may be handled by a Schengen partner embassy in Pretoria. The visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Eswatini passport holders require a visa to enter Malta.
Apply at a Schengen partner embassy in Pretoria that handles Maltese applications. The fee is 80 EUR (approximately $87 USD). Submit a valid passport, 2 photos, travel insurance with 30,000 EUR minimum, hotel and flight bookings, and 3 months of bank statements.
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
Eswatini to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is the smallest Schengen member state and is located in the central Mediterranean. Eswatini citizens require a C-category short-stay Schengen visa. Malta has no dedicated embassy in Eswatini and limited presence in southern Africa, so applications are generally processed through a partner Schengen embassy in Pretoria.
How to Get There
Route via Johannesburg (JNB) to Malta (MLA) connecting through Rome (FCO), Frankfurt (FRA), or Istanbul (IST). Ryanair, Air Malta, and Turkish Airlines serve Malta from major European hubs.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants. Cash is useful at smaller shops and markets. Budget 80 to 130 EUR per day. ATMs are available in Valletta and tourist areas.
Practical Tips
Malta International Airport (MLA) is the sole international airport. Malta has a warm Mediterranean climate and is best visited from April to October. The island is compact and walkable. Book accommodations early during summer months. English and Maltese are both official languages.