Malta Visa RequirementsFor Madagascar passport holders
Malagasy passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Malta. Malta is a full Schengen member and applies the standard short-stay visa requirements. Malta is a popular Mediterranean destination for history, beaches, and diving.
Madagascar passport holders require a visa to enter Malta.
Confirm which embassy handles Malta visa applications from Madagascar (often the Italian embassy). Submit documents: valid passport, completed Schengen form, travel insurance, accommodation and flight bookings, and bank statements. Processing takes up to 15 working days. Biometrics required for first-time applicants.
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
Madagascar to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta applies standard Schengen visa rules to Madagascar passport holders, with no bilateral exemption. Malta's embassy network in Africa is limited; applications may be handled through the Italian embassy (which has jurisdiction for Malta in several regions) or VFS Global.
How to Get There
Malta is accessible from Rome (Fiumicino) and other Italian cities by short flight (1.5 hours). Air Malta and Ryanair operate routes from major European hubs.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the euro. Cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants, and tourist sites. Cash is useful at local markets and smaller vendors. ATMs are available in Valletta and major tourist areas.
Practical Tips
1. Verify jurisdiction: the Italian embassy or a regional VFS Global centre may handle Malta applications from Madagascar.
2. Malta is an island nation; confirm ferry or flight connections from mainland Europe.
3. Ensure travel insurance covers Malta and all Schengen states.
4. Malta is popular in summer; book accommodation early.
5. A Malta Schengen visa is valid for the full Schengen zone.