Greece Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
Greece and Malta are both EU and Schengen members. Malta passport holders travel freely to Greece. Both countries are Mediterranean island or coastal states with strong summer tourism.
Great news! Malta passport holders can enter Greece without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Malta national ID card sufficient. No Schengen border checks. Greece uses the euro.
Greece 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 Greece: What You Need to Know
Greece and Malta are natural travel partners: both EU and Schengen Mediterranean nations with strong tourism economies, similar climates, and ancient histories. Greece has 10.7 million people and 16,000km of coastline across 200+ inhabited islands. The ancient Acropolis of Athens dominates the city's skyline; Delphi and Olympia anchor Greek mythology; and Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, and Rhodes define Mediterranean island tourism. The shared Byzantine and Orthodox Christian heritage (Malta is predominantly Catholic, but shares deep Christian roots) and Mediterranean food culture make Greece one of the most intuitive destinations for Maltese travelers.
How to Get There
Athens is about 1-1.5 hours by direct flight from Malta. Greece and Malta are among the shortest inter-EU flight pairs. Many Greek islands (Rhodes, Corfu, Heraklion) also have direct flights from Malta in summer.
Money & Banking
Greece uses the euro (EUR). Greece is one of the more affordable Schengen destinations: gyros or souvlaki EUR 3-5, taverna dinner EUR 12-25, island accommodation EUR 60-180/night (much more on Santorini/Mykonos in peak season). Ferry inter-island travel is affordable and scenic.
Practical Tips
Athens: the Acropolis (Parthenon, Erechtheion, Nike Temple) and the outstanding New Acropolis Museum at its base, the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki flea market, Plaka neighborhood, and Cape Sounion for a sunset view of the Temple of Poseidon. The islands: Santorini (the caldera and white-washed cliffside villages of Oia), Crete (Palace of Knossos, Samaria Gorge hike, Elafonisi pink beach), Rhodes (medieval walled old city, UNESCO), and Corfu (Venetian fortresses, green landscape). Thessaloniki: northern Greece's food capital, with the White Tower and Byzantine churches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa for Greece?
No. Greece and Malta are both EU and Schengen members. No visa required.
What do Malta and Greece have in common?
Both are small Mediterranean EU and Schengen states with ancient civilizations (Malta's Neolithic temples are older than Greece's Bronze Age palaces), strong Orthodox or Catholic Christian heritage, economies heavily reliant on tourism, island territories, warm dry summers, and rich maritime histories.
Is a direct flight available from Malta to Athens?
Yes. Direct flights from Malta to Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport) take about 1-1.5 hours. Greece is one of Malta's closest EU neighbors.
What are the most underrated Greek destinations?
Thessaloniki (outstanding Byzantine churches, the best street food in Greece, the White Tower, vibrant university city), Meteora (monasteries perched on top of extraordinary rock pinnacles, a combined UNESCO World Heritage Site), Epirus (Vikos Gorge, one of the world's deepest canyons), and the Dodecanese islands (Rhodes, Kos, Patmos) are less visited than Santorini but exceptional.
What is the best Greek food to try?
Moussaka (layered eggplant, minced meat, and bechamel), pastitsio (pasta bake version of the same), spanakopita (spinach and feta pie in filo), saganaki (fried cheese), fresh grilled octopus (best with Assyrtiko white wine from Santorini), loukoumades (honey doughnuts), and the supreme simplicity of good Greek olive oil on bread.
Is Santorini expensive?
Santorini is one of Greece's most expensive island destinations, particularly Oia and Fira. Hotel rooms with caldera views cost EUR 200-800/night in peak season. The same experience is available more affordably in the village of Firostefani or Imerovigli. Visiting in May or September dramatically reduces costs.