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title: Germany visa for citizens of Malta
description: Citizens of Malta can visit Germany without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-04
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# Germany visa for citizens of Malta

Citizens of Malta can visit Germany without a visa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · EU free-movement entry
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee

## How to apply

1. **Carry a valid travel document** — Carry either a valid Maltese passport or valid Maltese national identity card.
2. **Enter Germany without a visa** — Maltese citizens enter Germany without applying for a visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Maltese passport OR valid Maltese national identity card** (Identity): 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.

## FAQs

### 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.

## Sources

- [Visa-Bestimmungen für EU-Bürger](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/fragenkatalog-node/606774-606774)
- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/visa-und-aufenthalt/staatenliste-zur-visumpflicht-207820)
- [The Schengen Agreement](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231202-231202)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for Malta passport holders](/visa/passport/malta)