Malta Visa RequirementsFor Luxembourg passport holders
Malta and Luxembourg are both EU and Schengen members. Luxembourg passport holders travel freely to Malta with no visa or entry restrictions.
Great news! Luxembourg passport holders can enter Malta without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Luxembourg national ID card sufficient. No Schengen border checks. Malta uses the euro.
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
Required Documents
Valid Luxembourg Passport or National ID
National ID card accepted within the EU.
Current Travel Situation
Luxembourg to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is a small archipelago EU state in the central Mediterranean, 90km south of Sicily. It has 550,000 people and is notable for being both the EU's smallest and most densely populated member state. Despite its tiny size, Malta has an extraordinarily rich history: Neolithic temples (older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids), Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Norman, Knight Hospitaller, French, and British layers of civilization are all visible. English is an official language alongside Maltese, reflecting its 1800-1964 British colonial history. Valletta, the capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage City and was the 2018 European Capital of Culture.
How to Get There
Malta is 2.5-3 hours by direct flight from Luxembourg. Air Malta and Ryanair both serve the Valletta route. The island is small enough (27km long) to rent a car and see most highlights in 4-5 days.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the euro (EUR). Malta is moderately priced by EU standards: restaurant meals EUR 15-30, hotel rooms EUR 80-180/night. Ftira (Maltese flatbread sandwiches), rabbit stew (fenkata), and pastizzi (flaky pastry with ricotta or peas) are local staples.
Practical Tips
Valletta: St. John's Co-Cathedral (housing Caravaggio's largest painting), the Upper Barrakka Gardens with their cannon salute views over the Grand Harbour, and the National Museum of Archaeology (with Neolithic goddess figurines). The Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua) offer medieval atmosphere across the Grand Harbour. Mdina, the ancient walled hilltop capital, is spectacular at dusk. The Neolithic Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (book months in advance) and Ggantija temples on Gozo are extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Luxembourg citizens need a visa for Malta?
No. Malta and Luxembourg are both EU and Schengen members. No visa or border formalities apply.
How long is the flight from Luxembourg to Malta?
About 2.5-3 hours by direct flight. Ryanair and Air Malta serve the route.
What is Valletta?
Valletta is Malta's capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was founded in 1566 by the Knights of St. John following the Great Siege of Malta and is one of the most densely concentrated historic cities in the world. The entire city (only 0.8 km2) is a UNESCO site, and it was the 2018 European Capital of Culture.
Is Malta worth a separate trip from Luxembourg or better combined?
Malta warrants its own 4-5 day trip: the island has enough content (Valletta, Mdina, the Three Cities, the prehistoric temples, Gozo island) to fill a week comfortably. It is also a good base for visiting Sicily (90km to the north) by ferry or short flight.
What language do Maltese people speak?
Maltese and English are both official languages of Malta. Maltese (Malti) is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet and is based on a mix of Arabic, Sicilian, Italian, and other Mediterranean influences. English is widely spoken everywhere.
Does Malta use the euro?
Yes. Malta adopted the euro in 2008.
What is Malta's most unique historical site?
The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum: a Neolithic underground temple complex carved entirely from rock around 3600-2500 BC (older than Stonehenge), where 7,000 bodies were found. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site but limits visitors to 80 per day. Book online months in advance at heritagemalta.mt.