What awaits you in Malta
Valletta, a small golden-stone capital inside its walls, Mdina, the «silent city» on its hill, the turquoise Blue Lagoon on Comino and quieter Gozo. Summer is for the sea, spring and autumn for walking, and English is an official language, so getting around is easy for families. There are no direct flights from the Kingdom, so you connect through a European city or Istanbul, and some travellers combine Malta with nearby Sicily. The traditional cannons fire at noon from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the ferries to Gozo and Comino are short, so three or four days cover all three islands, and going down to the Blue Lagoon beach needs a free timed pass booked in advance.
Required documents
- A passport valid for at least 3 months after your return date (and 5 years to get the five-year visa), with two blank pages
- Two recent passport photos on a white background
- Return flight booking and hotel bookings for the whole stay
- Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in the Schengen area
- Bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months
- A salary certificate or commercial registration, and a leave permit for government employees
- For children: birth certificate and parental consent if a parent isn't travelling with them
- For residents who aren't Saudi citizens: an iqama valid for at least 3 months after your return date, an exit and re-entry visa covering the trip, and bank statements for the last 6 months
How it works with us
- You tell us your city and dates; we confirm Malta is your main destination and book your appointment
- We prepare your flight, hotel and insurance bookings and check your file page by page
- You attend the appointment in person to submit your documents and fingerprints (unless they were taken in the last 59 months)
- We follow up your application until you receive your passport with the visa
Important tips
- Apply to Malta if it's where you'll spend the most nights; if the nights are equal, apply to the country you enter first.
- There's an extra centre in Dhahran for Aramco employees; the public centres are in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
- Book the free Blue Lagoon access pass before your trip to Comino.
- Renew your passport before applying if it's valid for less than 5 years, so you can get the five-year visa.
- Since 10 April 2026 your photo and fingerprints are taken at the Schengen border on your first entry (the EES system) instead of a passport stamp, so allow extra time at the airport.
Schengen visa
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Malta visa fee for Saudis?
€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 12, and free for children under 6, plus the visa centre's service fee.
Where do I apply for a Malta visa in Saudi Arabia?
Joint VFS Global centres (Embassy of Malta in Riyadh), in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, by appointment.
Can a resident of Saudi Arabia apply for a Malta visa?
Yes, from the Kingdom at the same centres, with an iqama valid for at least 3 months after the return date, an exit and re-entry visa, and bank statements for the last 6 months; the embassy decides based on nationality and file.
Is the Malta visa a Schengen visa?
Yes, Malta is in the Schengen area, and its visa is valid for all Schengen countries as long as Malta is your main destination.
Which places in Malta do Saudis visit most?
Valletta and the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the old city of Mdina, the Blue Lagoon on Comino, the Blue Grotto and the island of Gozo.
Are there direct flights to Malta?
No, you connect through a European city or Istanbul, and some travellers combine Malta with nearby Sicily.
What language is spoken in Malta?
Maltese and English are both official languages, so English works easily in hotels, restaurants and transport.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; fees and requirements are set by the official authorities and may change. The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy or consulate alone; our role is to prepare your file and follow it up.