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Malta passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Malta

Visa-freeEU free-movement entry

Citizens of Malta can visit Germany without a visa.

Verified · Last checked . Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry routeVisa-free · EU free-movement entry
How to applyNo visa needed — just go
Government feeNo visa fee

How to apply

  1. 1

    Carry a valid travel document

    Carry either a valid Maltese passport or valid Maltese national identity card.

  2. 2

    Enter Germany without a visa

    Maltese citizens enter Germany without applying for a visa.

Documents checklist

Identity

  • Valid Maltese passport OR valid Maltese national identity card

    Germany’s Federal Foreign Office advises EU/Schengen citizens to carry a valid passport or identity card; Malta is listed as an EU and Schengen country.

Good to know

  • This is an EU free-movement route, not a third-country short-stay visa-waiver route.
  • For EU citizens settling in Germany, the Federal Foreign Office states that no EU residence title is required; general local registration obligations may apply.

FAQ

Do citizens of Malta need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Malta can visit Germany without a visa. Visa type: EU free-movement entry.

What documents do citizens of Malta need for Germany?

Valid Maltese passport OR valid Maltese national identity card.

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