Travel corridorCanada visa requirements for citizens of Malta.
No visa — but citizens of Malta typically need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for Canada, applied for online before travel; stays of up to 180 days are typically allowed.
eTA by air; not required by land
Routes for Canada last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.
Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 4 required documents — see the checklist.
How to get your documents
How to get: Valid passport
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
- Issued by
- National passport authority
- Typical cost
- $20–$150
- Typical time
- 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Online eTA form
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
- Issued by
- Destination consulate / immigration portal
- Typical cost
- Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
- Typical time
- 30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Credit or debit card
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
- Issued by
- Destination consulate / payment provider
- Typical cost
- Varies by visa
- Typical time
- Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Email address
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
- Issued by
- Landlord / host / municipality
- Typical cost
- free–$50
- Typical time
- Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Supporting documents on request
Have documents translated by a sworn or certified translator and, where required, notarised. For cross-border use obtain an apostille (in Hague Convention countries) or consular legalisation from the competent authority in the country that issued the original.
- Issued by
- Sworn translator / notary / apostille authority
- Typical cost
- $20–$60 per page
- Typical time
- Days–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
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