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title: Portugal visa for citizens of Malta
description: Citizens of Malta can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Portugal visa for citizens of Malta

Citizens of Malta can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Portugal.
2. **Travel to Portugal** — No visa required; proceed to border control with valid passport.
3. **Present at border** — Present passport to border officer; they may ask purpose of visit and proof of accommodation.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from Portugal.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Not required for visa-free travel, but recommended to show intention to leave.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen Area.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure.
- **Past overstay in Schengen Area** — Comply with 90/180 day rule.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Malta can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket.

### How long must my passport be valid for Portugal?

At least 3 months.

## More

- [Portugal visa for every passport](/visa/portugal)
- [Every destination for Malta passport holders](/visa/passport/malta)