VisaPassage
SpainMaltaTravel corridor

Malta visa requirements for citizens of Spain.

Visa-free

No — citizens of Spain can typically visit Malta visa-free. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.

EU/Schengen; ID card valid

Routes for Malta last verified 12 Jul 2026 against official sources.

Check your exact requirements
Beyond short stays

Other ways into Malta for citizens of Spain.

Study & Training

Full details
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study
Malta Student Visa and Residence PermitGov fee €50 · ~38 days processing
Malta English Language Course Visa (over 90 days)

Work & Self-Employment

Full details
Malta Nomad Residence PermitGov fee €300 · ~42 days processing
Malta Self-Employment Permit (third-country nationals)Gov fee €600
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeGov fee €750
National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work
+4 more in the full guide

Invest & Capital

Full details
Malta Permanent Residence ProgrammeGov fee €60,000 · ~180 days processing
Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalisation (MEIN / 'citizenship by investment')Not available
Malta Global Residence ProgrammeGov fee €6,000

Retire & Lifestyle

Full details
Malta Retirement Programme~105 days processing

Family & Origin

Full details
Malta Family Reunification PermitGov fee €50
Malta Residence for Spouse of a Maltese Citizen (Exempt Person Status)Gov fee €0 · ~42 days processing
Maltese Citizenship by Descent (Registration)Gov fee €150

Special Categories

Full details
Malta EU Long-Term Residence PermitGov fee €500

Book the trip: Spain → Malta

Flight search opens with this route pre-filled — compare fares and favour refundable options until your entry status is settled.

Some links are affiliate links — booking through them supports VisaPassage at no extra cost to you. Check fare and refund terms with the provider before you book.

Email me when rules change for Spain → Malta

One email when the rules actually change. No newsletter, unsubscribe in one click.

Every way into Malta

The full destination guide — all purposes, fees and documents.

The Spain passport

Where it travels visa-free, and every destination's status.

All travel corridors

Verified short-stay answers for every passport and destination.

Typical eligibility, verified against official sources. No approval guarantees — official decisions prevail.