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Can a Maltese traveller visit France?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Maltese travellers
Upcoming change · Oct 2026

ETIAS goes live for Schengen entry

From October 2026, visa-free travellers from ~60 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) need an ETIAS authorisation before entering any Schengen country. €7, valid 3 years. Apply online before booking.

1 additional warning is folded into the result card below.

Most Maltese travellers don't need a visa when heading to France for tourism.

The paperwork is straightforward — 1/10 difficulty (easy), and 10/10 realism (likely). Approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from france-visas.gouv.fr.

What it's like in France

as of 2024

Difficulty

1/10

Quick paperwork

Strong

Processing

—

Strong

PR pathway

5 yrs

Carte de résident after 5 yrs; citizenship 5 yrs

Mid

Avg salary

$53k

OECD-style average wages, USD

Good

Cost of living

70

Numbeo COL (NYC = 100)

Mid

Top tax rate

45%

Personal income top marginal

Weak

Healthcare

78/100

Numbeo Healthcare Index

Strong

Safety

#87

Global Peace Index rank (lower = safer)

Mid

English proficiency

Moderate

EF EPI band

Mid

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Tourism / Short stay1

Visa-free, eTA, e-Visa, and embassy short-stay routes for tourism, business, or transit visits.

Visa-freeTourism

Visa-free

Max stay
—
Processing
—
Fee
—
Apply on official sitefrance-visas.gouv.fr
Difficulty1/10·Realism10/10
Why? ▾

Difficulty

Easy1–4
1/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround. Difficulty 1–4.

Why this score?
  • —Visa-free entry — no advance authorisation needed

Approval realism

Approval is likely
10/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?
  • —No visa needed — entry is granted at the border given valid documents
Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

  1. 1

    Check your passport validity

    60+ days before

    Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.

  2. 2

    On the day of travel

    day of travel

    Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

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Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

  • Valid passport
  • Onward / return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border
View primary source (france-visas.gouv.fr) →

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Application prep, advice & sources

Step-by-step checklist, when to hire a lawyer, alternative routes, related country pairs, and the official primary sources behind every claim above.

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Other visa types for this route

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Business

10/10

Schengen Type-C Business Visa (Schengen Area, including France)

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Work

10/10

Passeport Talent — Innovative Project — France

1 option · See details

Study

9/10

Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS Étudiant) — France

1 option · See details

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Who needs a visa for France?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.