Malta Visa RequirementsFor Slovenia passport holders
Slovenian citizens can visit Malta visa-free with no length-of-stay cap as both countries are EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Slovenia passport holders can enter Malta without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. A valid Slovenian passport or national ID card is sufficient. EU freedom of movement applies.
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
Required Documents
Valid Passport or National ID
A valid Slovenian passport or national ID card.
Valid Slovak Passport or National ID Card
A valid Slovak passport or national ID card is accepted for entry into Malta.
Current Travel Situation
Slovenia to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is a compact Mediterranean island with a history spanning over 7,000 years of continuous habitation and successive ruling powers from Phoenicians to Knights Hospitaller to British colonial rule. For Slovenian travellers, Malta offers a warm climate almost year-round, some of Europe's finest scuba diving (WWII wrecks, crystal-clear water, marine caves), UNESCO heritage (Valletta, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, the Megalithic Temples), and a bustling English-language school sector that attracts Slovenian language learners. The sister islands of Gozo and Comino add rural tranquillity.
How to Get There
Valletta: St. John's Co-Cathedral (Caravaggio's The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, a masterwork), the Upper Barrakka Gardens for harbour views, Fort St. Elmo, and the Grandmaster's Palace. Mdina (the Silent City): a walled medieval hilltop city, car-free and atmospheric. Gozo: the Citadella fortress in Victoria, the Blue Hole dive site, and Ramla Bay. Comino: the Blue Lagoon (arrive by early morning ferry to beat crowds). The three Megalithic Temples (Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Ggantija) predate Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the euro (EUR). Malta is moderately priced; slightly cheaper than Western Europe. A mid-range Valletta restaurant meal costs EUR 15-25. Fresh fish at a Marsaxlokk Sunday market is excellent value. Card payments are widely accepted.
Practical Tips
Malta International Airport receives direct flights from Ljubljana year-round via Ryanair. Connections are also available via Rome, Vienna, and London. The bus network covers all major towns for EUR 1.50 per journey. Valletta is 20 minutes from the airport by direct bus. Ferries connect Malta to Gozo (25 minutes from Cirkewwa) and Malta to Sicily (ferry, 90 minutes).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Slovenian citizens need a visa for Malta?
No. Malta and Slovenia are both EU and Schengen members. Slovenian citizens can travel to Malta freely using a passport or national ID card.
What currency does Malta use?
Malta uses the euro (EUR), the same as Slovenia. No exchange is needed.
Is Malta good for scuba diving?
Yes. Malta is one of the Mediterranean's premier diving destinations: visibility up to 30-40 m, WWII wreck dives (HMS Maori in Valletta Harbour, the Tug II near Sliema), cave and cavern dives at the Blue Grotto, and Gozo's excellent sites including the former Azure Window. PADI dive schools operate from all major resort areas.
How do I get from Ljubljana to Malta?
Ryanair operates direct flights from Ljubljana to Malta International Airport. Connections via Rome, Vienna, or London are also available. Journey time is approximately 2.5 hours direct.
What are the Megalithic Temples of Malta?
Malta has seven Neolithic megalithic temple complexes (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), the oldest free-standing stone structures in the world (3600-2500 BC, predating Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids). The most impressive are Hagar Qim and Mnajdra on the southern cliffs of Malta, and Ggantija on Gozo. They predate any written language or metal tools.
What is the best time to visit Malta?
April-June and September-October offer warm weather (20-28°C), clear seas for diving, and smaller crowds than July-August. November-March is mild (12-18°C) and excellent for sightseeing without summer heat. The sea is cool for swimming November-April.
What language do people speak in Malta?
Maltese and English are both official languages. Maltese is a unique Semitic language with significant Arabic roots and Italian and English borrowings; it is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet. English is universally spoken and understood; signage, menus, and public communications are predominantly in English.