Malta Visa RequirementsFor Mauritania passport holders
Mauritanian passport holders require a Schengen C-type short-stay visa to enter Malta. Malta is a full Schengen member and processes applications through its embassies and designated visa centers. The visa covers all Schengen states for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Mauritania passport holders require a visa to enter Malta.
Apply at the Maltese Embassy or through a Schengen country embassy representing Malta in Mauritania. Documents include a valid passport, Schengen application form, biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum, flight and accommodation bookings, bank statements, and proof of financial means. The fee is EUR 80.
Malta 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
Current Travel Situation
Mauritania to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is a Schengen member and the smallest EU member state. It does not offer visa-free access to Mauritanian citizens. Malta processes its Schengen visa applications through its embassies, which have limited presence in Africa. Applicants may need to apply via a neighboring Schengen country embassy.
How to Get There
Malta is accessible via connecting flights through Rome, Paris, or Amsterdam. It is a small island nation but well connected to European hubs.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are available in Valletta and tourist areas. Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants. Cash is useful for smaller shops and markets.
Practical Tips
1. Malta has limited embassy coverage in West Africa; confirm application points before applying.
2. Malta's Mediterranean climate makes it a year-round destination.
3. The Schengen visa for Malta is valid throughout the Schengen area.
4. Valletta, Malta's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage City.
5. English and Maltese are the official languages; English is widely spoken.