Czech Republic Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
The Czech Republic and Malta are both EU and Schengen members. Malta passport holders travel freely with no visa requirements.
Great news! Malta passport holders can enter Czech Republic without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Malta national ID card sufficient. No Schengen border checks. Czech Republic uses the koruna (CZK), not the euro.
Czech Republic 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 Malta Passport or National ID
National ID card accepted within the EU.
Current Travel Situation
Malta to Czech Republic: What You Need to Know
The Czech Republic is a Central European EU and Schengen member of 10.9 million people. Prague is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval capitals: the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle (the world's largest ancient castle complex by area), the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock (built 1410), and the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) with its six synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery. The Czech Republic has the world's highest beer consumption per capita, a fact reflected in its extraordinary brewing culture: Pilsner Urquell, Budvar, and hundreds of craft breweries.
How to Get There
Prague is about 3 hours by direct flight from Malta. Ryanair and Wizz Air serve the route. Prague is also well-connected by overnight trains from Vienna or Munich.
Money & Banking
Czech Republic uses the koruna (CZK). Prague is very affordable by EU standards: Czech pub meals CZK 150-250 (EUR 6-10), 0.5L of Pilsner Urquell CZK 55-80 at a local pub, hotel rooms CZK 1,500-3,000/night. Exchange cash at licensed bureaux de change rather than airport ATMs for better rates.
Practical Tips
Prague (minimum 3 days): Hradcany castle district, Charles Bridge at dawn, Old Town Square (Astronomical Clock performance at the hour), the Josefov Jewish Quarter, and Vinohrady for contemporary restaurants and cafes. Day trips: Cesky Krumlov (2.5 hours, a perfectly preserved medieval town in a river meander, UNESCO), Kutna Hora (1.5 hours, the Ossuary at Sedlec with bone-decorated chapel), and Konopiste Castle. The Bohemian spa triangle (Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne, Frantiskovy Lazne) is 1.5-2 hours from Prague.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa for Czech Republic?
No. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. No visa required.
How do I get from Malta to Prague?
By direct flight from Malta International Airport (approximately 3 hours). Ryanair and Wizz Air often serve the route. Alternatively, via Rome or Frankfurt.
What is Bohemian crystal and where can I buy it?
Bohemian crystal (also known as Bohemian glass) is hand-cut lead crystal glassware made in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. It is world-famous for quality. The best places to buy are the glassware shops of the Josefov or Mala Strana districts in Prague, or factory stores in Karlovy Vary and Liberec.
What is the Czech beer culture like?
The Czech Republic has the world's highest beer consumption per capita. Pilsner (from Plzen) was invented here in 1842 (Pilsner Urquell). Czech beer is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and typically served very cold in 500ml glasses. Local pubs (pivnice) serve from the tap at EUR 1.50-2.50 per half-liter, among Europe's cheapest.
Is Prague walkable?
Very. The historic center (Stare Mesto, Mala Strana, Hradcany, and Josefov) is compact and best explored on foot. Wear comfortable shoes: the cobblestones are uneven. The metro, tram, and bus network is excellent for reaching outlying areas.
What is unique about Cesky Krumlov?
Cesky Krumlov is a tiny town of 13,000 people in South Bohemia, built in a loop of the Vltava River, with a castle complex that is the second-largest in the Czech Republic after Prague Castle. The entire historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is best visited as an overnight stay (day-trippers flood in from Prague and Austria in summer).