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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Turkey citizens need a visa for Malta?

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Turkey citizens need a visa to enter Malta. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Turkey vs Malta: passport comparison

Turkey

70

visa-free countries

Global rank: #94 · mobility 122.7

Malta

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #29 · mobility 167.7
63

countries both Turkey and Malta can enter visa-free together

Turkey + Malta: passport compatibility

62%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Turkey and Malta travel together — by entry type:

63 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
75 access differs

Where Turkey and Malta can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (63)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Your odds of getting the visa: Turkey → Malta

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

34,8%
of Malta visa applications refused in Turkey
+20,3 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+7.5 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 27.3%, now 34.8%
8,068applications filed
5,244visas issued
2,811refusals
#67strictest of 118 countries
Where Malta visa applications are filed: Istanbul

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Turkey — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Turkey → Malta

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Turkey → Malta rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Turkey passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Turkey goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Malta

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Turkey citizens need a visa for Malta?
Turkey citizens need a visa to enter Malta. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Turkey or Malta?
The Malta passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 70. Global rank: Turkey #94, Malta #29.
Where can Turkey and Malta citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 63 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Malta?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Turkey and Malta?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Turkey passport ranking

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