French visa for Maltese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Maltese passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Maltese citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Maltese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Maltese citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Maltese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Malta, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Valletta: The Embassy of France in Valletta, Malta (Working hours: Close now)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Malta for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Malta traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Malta) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 47,531 | N/A |
| 2009 | 46,058 | -3.10% |
| 2010 | 45,988 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 48,299 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 49,188 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 50,180 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 50,221 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 50,671 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 49,609 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 52,055 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 53,593 | 2.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Malta comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Malta is approximately 320 km2 (123 sq mi). This means Malta is 1711.12 times smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 65,401,606 more people than the population of Malta.
We have highlighted France & Malta’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Malta | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 446,311 | 65.4 million more people live in France than Malta |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 217 | France has 50 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Malta. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 138 | France passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 50 | French hosts 429 more foreign missions than Malta. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Malta travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Malta visiting France in 2018 was approximately 53,593.
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Useful Information
- Paris to Valletta: 1593.09 km (989.90 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 19 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024