Iceland Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
Iceland is a Schengen member via the Nordic Passport Union. Malta passport holders travel freely to Iceland with no visa or border formalities.
Great news! Malta passport holders can enter Iceland without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Malta passport or national ID card sufficient for Schengen travel. Iceland uses the Icelandic krona (ISK), not the euro. No Schengen border checks at Keflavik.
Iceland 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
Iceland is Schengen. ID card may be accepted but passport preferred.
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Malta to Iceland: What You Need to Know
Iceland and Malta represent two of Europe's most dramatic natural contrasts: Malta's limestone and sun versus Iceland's volcanoes, glaciers, and Arctic light. Iceland is a Schengen member despite not being EU, via its EEA/EFTA membership. With 370,000 people (only slightly less than Malta's 550,000), Iceland has one of the world's highest standards of living and an outsized cultural and geological impact. The Northern Lights, midnight sun, volcanic eruptions, and geothermal landscapes are extraordinary draws for Maltese travelers accustomed to the Mediterranean.
How to Get There
Reykjavik (Keflavik airport) is about 4-5 hours by flight from Malta, typically with a connection via London, Amsterdam, or Copenhagen. Icelandair offers connections from most major European airports.
Money & Banking
Iceland uses the krona (ISK). Iceland is very expensive: restaurant meals ISK 3,000-7,000 (EUR 20-50), petrol very expensive, accommodation ISK 15,000-35,000/night. Self-catering at Bonus supermarkets and camping in summer reduce costs significantly. Many natural attractions are free.
Practical Tips
The Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, the Geysir area, and Gullfoss double waterfall) is the classic day circuit. The South Coast (Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skogafoss, black sand Reynisfjara beach, Vik village, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon). The Snaefellsnes peninsula (Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth entry point, Kirkjufell mountain). Reykjavik: the Hallgrimskirkja church (views from tower), the Harpa concert hall, and the Settlement Exhibition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa for Iceland?
No. Iceland is a Schengen member via EEA. Malta citizens travel visa-free with no border formalities.
What is the contrast between Malta and Iceland like?
Malta and Iceland represent opposite extremes of the European experience: Malta is the EU's southernmost and most densely populated member, with a Mediterranean climate, limestone landscape, and 7,000 years of human settlement. Iceland is at 64 degrees north, has dramatic volcanic landscapes with active lava flows, glaciers, and Northern Lights, and was only settled by Vikings in 874 CE.
What is a lava tube and can I visit one in Iceland?
A lava tube forms when flowing lava crusts over on the outside while molten lava drains away inside, leaving a hollow cave. Raufarholshellir (40km from Reykjavik) is one of Iceland's most accessible and dramatic lava tubes, over 1km long. Vatnshellir on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is also excellent. Guided tours are available.
Is the Blue Lagoon worth visiting?
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa (20 minutes from Keflavik Airport) is Iceland's most visited attraction. The milky-blue silica-rich water at 37-39 degrees C in a lava field is unique and atmospheric. It is expensive (EUR 60-110), extremely popular (book months ahead), and touristy, but genuinely extraordinary for first-time visitors. Alternatively, visit the more local Laugarvatn Fontana or Sky Lagoon near Reykjavik.
What are Icelandic horses?
The Icelandic horse is a small, stocky breed brought to Iceland by Norse settlers in the 9th century, isolated since and remarkably pure-bred. They have a unique fifth gait (the tölt, an exceptionally smooth four-beat run) in addition to the walk, trot, canter, and gallop. Horse riding tours on Icelandic horses are available throughout Iceland and are suitable for beginners.
How far does the midnight sun last in Iceland?
Around the summer solstice (June 21), the sun does not set at all in Iceland (north of the Arctic Circle) and barely dips below the horizon in Reykjavik. Astronomical twilight means it never gets truly dark. The midnight sun period (no sunset) runs roughly from late May to late July in Reykjavik.