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Is my passport valid for Malta?

Q: Is my UK passport valid for Malta?

To enter Malta, a British citizen's passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave Malta. Your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive.

Check if your UK passport is valid for Malta — and for getting back into the UK.

Is my UK passport valid for Malta?

To enter Malta, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave Malta.

Your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive.

🛂 Visa: No visa needed for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180).

✈️ EU travel: the EU is introducing the EES (biometric entry/exit checks) and ETIAS (a paid visa-waiver authorisation — not a visa). Start dates have shifted, so check gov.uk before you go.

Official Malta entry requirements on gov.uk →

Enter your passport and travel dates above for an instant yes/no for your exact trip, including your return to the UK.

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Not official advice. Entry rules change and this tool may be out of date or wrong. Always confirm on gov.uk and with your airline before you travel. We accept no responsibility for any loss arising from incorrect or outdated information.

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