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title: Canada visa for citizens of Malta
description: "Citizens of Malta don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$7. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Malta

Citizens of Malta don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 1825 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** CA$7
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Gather required information** — Have your valid Malta passport, email address, and payment card ready.
2. **Complete online application on official Canada.ca eTA portal** — Fill out the eTA form with personal, passport, and travel details.
3. **Pay the CAD $7 fee and submit** — Pay using credit or debit card, then submit your application.
4. **Receive eTA approval confirmation by email** — Most approvals are granted within minutes; some may take a few days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport from Malta** (Identity): Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Email address** (Identity): Required for eTA correspondence and confirmation.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): Used to pay the CAD $7 eTA processing fee.

## Good to know

- eTA is not required if entering Canada by land (by car, bus, train, or boat).
- You must depart Canada before the eTA validity ends or request an extension from within Canada if eligible.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect information on application form** — Double-check all entries, especially passport number and expiration date, before submitting.
- **Criminal inadmissibility or security concerns** — Answer all questions truthfully; if you have a criminal record, consider applying for a visa or rehabilitation beforehand.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Malta need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Malta don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

### How long can citizens of Malta stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Malta?

Government fee: CA$7.

### What documents do citizens of Malta need for Canada?

Valid passport from Malta; Email address; Credit or debit card.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html)

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