Brazil Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
Malta passport holders can visit Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No prior authorization is required.
Great news! Malta passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required for stays up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested at immigration. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended and required if arriving from certain countries (mainly in Africa and South America).
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Malta Passport
Minimum 6 months validity beyond planned departure from Brazil.
Return or Onward Ticket
Proof of departure from Brazil commonly requested at immigration.
Proof of Sufficient Funds Recommended
Credit cards or bank statement.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate Recommended
Required if arriving from or having visited yellow fever endemic countries.
Current Travel Situation
Malta to Brazil: What You Need to Know
Brazil and Malta maintain a visa-free agreement for stays up to 90 days. Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country and largest in South America (210 million people). Significant Maltese diaspora communities exist in Brazil, particularly in Sao Paulo, reflecting historical 19th and early 20th-century emigration from Malta. Brazil's diversity is extraordinary: the Amazon (the world's largest tropical rainforest), the Pantanal (the world's largest tropical wetland), Rio de Janeiro's beaches and carnival, the colonial cities of Minas Gerais (Ouro Preto), and the Northeast coast (Fortaleza, Natal, Maceio) with its dunes and warm waters.
How to Get There
Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are served by flights connecting via Lisbon (TAP), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), or Amsterdam (KLM) from Malta. Flight time approximately 14-16 hours total journey.
Money & Banking
Brazil uses the real (BRL). Brazil offers good value for Europeans despite inflation: pao de queijo and espresso BRL 8-15, restaurant meals BRL 40-100 (EUR 7-17), mid-range hotel BRL 300-600/night. Uber is reliable and cheap in Brazilian cities. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) widely accepted in cities.
Practical Tips
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado), Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Tijuca National Forest (within city limits), and the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Sao Paulo: the Pinacoteca museum, Vila Madalena street art, the Mercadao (Municipal Market), and extraordinary Japanese-Brazilian cuisine in Liberdade. Iguazu Falls: the Argentine-Brazilian border waterfalls, larger than Niagara, best viewed from both sides for the full experience. Bonito (Mato Grosso do Sul): crystal-clear rivers, snorkeling with fish, and cerrado wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa for Brazil?
No. Malta passport holders can visit Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days.
Is there a significant Maltese community in Brazil?
Yes. The Brazilian Maltese community is historically significant, particularly in Sao Paulo, where Maltese emigrated primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Maltese-Brazilian community maintains cultural associations.
What is the best city to visit in Brazil for a first-time visitor?
Rio de Janeiro offers the most iconic combination of natural beauty and urban culture: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema beach, samba, and carnival. Sao Paulo has better gastronomy and museums. Combine both on a first trip (45-minute flight between them).
How do I get from Malta to Brazil?
Fly via Lisbon (TAP Portugal), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), or Amsterdam (KLM) to Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Total journey approximately 14-16 hours.
Is Brazil safe for tourists?
Safety varies significantly. Tourist-facing areas of Rio (Ipanema, Copacabana, Santa Teresa), Sao Paulo (Paulista, Jardins, Pinheiros), and the Northeast coast are generally manageable with precautions. Use Uber rather than street taxis, keep valuables out of sight, and research current advisories.
What are Brazil's most important UNESCO sites?
Iguazu National Park (the falls on the Argentine-Brazilian border), the Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brasilia (Oscar Niemeyer's modernist capital), the Historic Center of Ouro Preto (baroque gold-rush mining city), the Pantanal Conservation Area, and the Amazon Central Cluster.