Malta Visa RequirementsFor French Polynesia passport holders
French Polynesia's residents are French EU citizens and enjoy free movement to Malta and all Schengen member states. No visa is required. Malta is a small but rich destination in the central Mediterranean.
French Polynesia passport holders must apply for a visa at a Malta embassy or consulate before traveling.
French Polynesia citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Malta. The visa costs €80 (~$87) and allows stays up to 90 days.
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
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French Polynesia to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is a Schengen and EU member. French citizens from French Polynesia can enter Malta without a visa. French and English are both widely understood in Malta given its colonial and European ties. Malta has a warm Mediterranean climate and is best visited April through October.
How to Get There
From Tahiti Faaa (PPT) to Paris (CDG) on Air Tahiti Nui. From CDG, Air Malta and Ryanair serve Malta (MLA) directly in approximately 3 hours. Total journey from PPT is approximately 28 hours.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted. Budget 80 to 130 EUR per day. ATMs are available in Valletta and tourist areas. Malta is moderately priced by EU standards.
Practical Tips
Travel on your French passport. Malta International Airport (MLA) connects to Paris CDG via Air Malta and Ryanair. Malta is best visited from April to October. Valletta, the smallest EU capital, has remarkable baroque architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.