Malta Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

MaltaThis country’s passport is ranked No. 14 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score172

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
202012817
202114913
202217120
202317322
202417421
202517312
202617214
Population
549,011(2026 est.)
Official language
Maltese, English
Government type
Parliamentary republic
Continent
Europe
Capital
Valletta
Currency
Euro
Area
316 km²
Phone code
+356

Malta: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
94th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingEnglish
3rd out of 60 countries
Form-of-Government RankingParliamentary Republic
6th out of 40 countries
Currency RankingEuro
13th out of 27 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
20th out of 159 countries
OSCE RankingOSCE Participating States
17th out of 57 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
3rd out of 56 countries

Key Destination Access

USAeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

United KingdomeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

CanadaeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

AustraliaOn Arrival

A visa can be obtained on arrival.

About Malta

Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. The country's terrain consists of low hills and rocky coastlines. Its warm Mediterranean climate features mild winters and hot, dry summers. The islands have a strategic position that has influenced their history for millennia.

Daily life in Malta blends traditional Mediterranean rhythms with a modern pace. Valletta, the capital, is known for its Baroque architecture and fortified walls. Local cuisine emphasizes fresh seafood, sun-ripened vegetables, and olive oil. The Maltese language reflects a unique fusion of Semitic and Romance roots.

Malta is a member of the European Union and uses the euro as its currency. Its location has historically made it a crossroads of European, North African, and Middle Eastern influences. The country maintains close ties with Mediterranean neighbors and EU partners. Malta also plays an active role in regional maritime security and migration discussions.