Romania→Malta
Romania to Malta
Do I need a visa for Malta?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Malta for tourism; you board with your travel document only. This entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Malta accepts an ordinary Romanian passport and a Romanian national identity card for entry on this route. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted.
Are vaccinations required for Malta?
No vaccinations are required to enter Malta for this route. The sources recommend checking the National Institute of Public Health travel advice before you go.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. For stays that exceed 90 days, registration with Maltese authorities is required. The source does not state any penalties or extension procedures for overstaying.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only an accepted travel document (their passport or national identity card); no parental consent letter or extra paperwork is required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel medical insurance is recommended by the Maltese authorities but is not a condition of entry. The authorities advise taking out cover for emergency medical costs and repatriation; access to the Maltese health system is also available with the European Health Insurance Card.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or a driving licence to enter Malta?
A Romanian national identity card or an ordinary Romanian passport is accepted at Maltese border control; a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Will I be asked to prove I have enough money for my stay?
You do not need to show proof of funds when entering Malta on this route; Romanian travellers are not asked to produce bank statements or cash to gain entry.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card when I land in Malta?
There is no arrival card or entry registration for short tourist visits to Malta; you board with your travel document only.
Do I have to declare large amounts of cash?
If you carry cash of €10,000 or more (or the equivalent in another currency), Maltese authorities require you to declare it on entry, exit or transit.
Are any vaccines required or recommended before travel?
No vaccinations are required to enter Malta for this route. The source also suggests checking the National Institute of Public Health travel advice before you go.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I travel?
Travel medical insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Malta for Romanian tourists. The Maltese authorities advise buying travel insurance to cover emergency medical costs and repatriation.
What documents do children need to travel to Malta?
Romanian travellers under 18 only need an accepted travel document (their passport or national identity card); no parental consent letter or extra paperwork is required for minors on this route.
Who do I contact for consular help while in Malta?
Malta does not maintain an embassy in Romania. The Romanian Embassy and Consulate General in Rome provide diplomatic and consular representation and can be contacted for consular help; an emergency phone number listed is +39 345 147 39 35.
Can I register my trip with Romanian consular authorities?
The official Romanian consular platform www.econsulat.ro is used to register your presence in Malta with the Consulate General in Rome if you wish to do so; this is a consular registration service, not an entry permit.
What happens if my passport is damaged or I only have a temporary passport?
If your passport is damaged or you only have a temporary passport, Maltese border control will not accept a temporary passport for entry on this route; carry a valid ordinary passport or your national identity card.
What will border officers and airline staff check when I travel?
The Maltese authorities may check your travel document at check-in and on arrival; have your ordinary passport or national identity card ready for airline staff and border officers.
Do I need to register with Maltese authorities during a short tourist visit?
If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you must register with Maltese authorities; short tourist stays of up to 90 days do not require registration or an entry card.
Is the European Health Insurance Card enough for medical cover in Malta?
Carrying the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to the Maltese health system under the same conditions as residents, but authorities also recommend taking out travel insurance to cover emergency costs and repatriation.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is necessary for entry: you travel on your passport or national identity card and receive permission to enter at the border. For consular help, Romania is represented in Malta by the Romanian Embassy and Consulate General in Rome; an emergency phone number given for consular assistance is +39 345 147 39 35.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Italy — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Malta
Europe
- Capital
- Valletta
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Historic sites, Mediterranean beaches, UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Food
- Fenkata, Bragioli, Pastizzi
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