Egypt Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
Malta passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for up to 30 days. The fee is $25 USD payable in major currencies.
Malta passport holders can obtain a Visa on Arrival at Egypt ports of entry.
Visa on arrival at Cairo (CAI), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH), and Hurghada (HRG) airports for Malta citizens. Cost: USD 25 (also accepted in EUR or GBP). Alternatively, apply for an Egyptian e-Visa online before travel at visa2egypt.gov.eg for more convenience. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
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.
Visa Fee: USD 25
Payable in USD, EUR, or GBP at the bank counter before the immigration desk.
Return or Onward Ticket
Proof of departure from Egypt.
Hotel Booking Confirmation Recommended
Address of accommodation.
Proof of Sufficient Funds Recommended
Credit card or bank statement if requested.
Current Travel Situation
Malta to Egypt: What You Need to Know
Egypt and Malta share a deep Mediterranean history: the Phoenicians (whose culture deeply influenced both Egypt and Malta), the Roman Empire (which ruled both), Arab culture (which shaped both Maltese language and Egypt's medieval heritage), and the Ottoman and British eras. Egypt is North Africa's most visited country with extraordinary ancient monuments: the Pyramids of Giza (the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World), the Sphinx, Luxor's temples, the Valley of the Kings, and Nubian Abu Simbel. The Mediterranean coast of Egypt (Alexandria, Marsa Matrouh) is a short crossing from Malta conceptually, though flights are the practical option.
How to Get There
Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh both have direct flights from Malta. Air Malta, Ryanair, and EgyptAir serve the route. Hurghada is also reachable by direct charter from Malta. Flight time approximately 2.5-3 hours.
Money & Banking
Egypt uses the pound (EGP). Egypt is very affordable for Europeans: street koshary (Egypt's national dish: lentils, rice, pasta, tomato sauce) EGP 30-60 (EUR 0.60-1.20), sit-down restaurant EGP 200-500, hotel rooms EGP 1,500-5,000/night. Bottled water essential (do not drink tap water). Tipping (baksheesh) is integral to daily life; carry small EGP notes.
Practical Tips
Cairo: the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza (the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, unbelievably vast in person), the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM, opened near the Pyramids), Khan el-Khalili bazaar (centuries-old copper, spice, and gold souks), and the Egyptian Museum downtown (Tutankhamun's golden mask). Luxor (1.5-hour flight from Cairo): the Karnak Temple complex (approach via the Avenue of Sphinxes), the Valley of the Kings (KV62 Tutankhamun's tomb), and a felucca sunset on the Nile. Red Sea: Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh for coral reef diving and snorkeling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Yes. Malta passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at major Egyptian airports (Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada) for USD 25, payable in major currencies.
What is the historical connection between Malta and Egypt?
Malta and Egypt share ancient Mediterranean connections through Phoenician trade routes. The Phoenicians, who colonized both Malta and the Levant (ancient Lebanon/Israel/Syria), used Malta as a trading post between their Levantine homeland and Carthage in North Africa, with Egypt as a major trading partner. The Maltese language's Semitic core derives from the same Afro-Asiatic language family as Arabic, the language of modern Egypt.
How far is Cairo from Malta?
Cairo is approximately 2,000km from Malta. Direct flights take about 2.5-3 hours from Malta International Airport.
What is the Egyptian Museum in Cairo?
The Egyptian Museum (the "old" Egyptian Museum, in Tahrir Square) holds the world's most important collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts: over 120,000 objects including Tutankhamun's golden funerary mask and throne, the royal mummy room (11 pharaohs), and the largest collection of ancient Egyptian art anywhere. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM, near the Pyramids at Giza) opened in 2023 and now holds the Tutankhamun collection in a state-of-the-art setting.
What is a Nile cruise?
A Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan (or vice versa) is the classic Egyptian journey: 3-7 nights on a dahabiya (traditional sailing boat) or motor cruiser, stopping at the Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple (the best-preserved temple in Egypt), Kom Ombo (double temple), and arriving at Aswan with the Philae Temple and the High Dam. One of the world's great travel itineraries.
What is Red Sea diving like?
The Red Sea is one of the world's premier diving destinations: warm water (22-28 degrees C year-round), exceptional visibility (20-30m average), extraordinary coral reefs, and abundant marine life including manta rays, whale sharks (seasonal), dolphins, and thousands of reef fish species. Hurghada, Marsa Alam, and Sharm el-Sheikh are the main Red Sea diving centers.