Malta to Egypt visa requirements

Visa required

Citizens of Malta generally require a visa, e-Visa, or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Egypt.

Last verified: 2026-04-27

At a glance

Max stay See requirements
Passport validity At least 6 months validity remaining and at least two blank visa pages.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Return or onward ticket is typically required.

What Malta travellers need to know

If you hold a Malta passport and plan to visit Egypt for tourism, current guidance indicates you need a visa in advance.

Citizens of Malta generally require a visa, e-Visa, or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Egypt.

Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.

Passport rule: At least 6 months validity remaining and at least two blank visa pages.

Health note: A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Visa requirements change frequently. Ensure you verify whether an e-Visa, VOA, or advance embassy visa is required prior to booking travel.

Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Malta to Egypt.

Entry requirements

  • Depending on current regulations, you may be able to apply for an e-Visa online, obtain a visa on arrival, or you may need to apply in advance at an embassy/consulate of Egypt.
  • Please consult the official government portal of the destination country for the specific application method.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Visa requirements change frequently. Ensure you verify whether an e-Visa, VOA, or advance embassy visa is required prior to booking travel.

How to prepare (Malta → Egypt)

  1. 1

    Find the Egypt embassy, consulate, or visa centre that serves applicants in Malta (or your country of residence).

  2. 2

    Book an appointment and download the current tourist-visa checklist.

  3. 3

    Prepare passport, photos, itinerary, invitation/hotel proof, bank statements, and forms.

  4. 4

    Submit biometrics/fees and track the application until the passport is returned.

  5. 5

    Only buy non-refundable tickets after the visa is granted, unless your airline allows flexible holds.

Documents checklist

  • Valid Malta passport (check validity rules above)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation in Egypt
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Onward travel: Return or onward ticket is typically required.
  • Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
  • Completed visa application form and supporting checklist documents
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Frequently asked questions

Do Malta citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-04-27), Malta travellers need a visa in advance for tourism to Egypt. Citizens of Malta generally require a visa, e-Visa, or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Egypt.

How long can I stay in Egypt on a Malta passport?

Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Egypt immigration guidance before travel.

What documents should Malta travellers carry to Egypt?

At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Where can I verify Egypt entry rules officially?

Start with: MFA Malta. Requirements can change without notice.

Sources

Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.