Malta is an EU member state. For detailed information about documents needed to enter the Maltese Islands, visit the Malta Foreign Affairs Ministry page here. 

If you are travelling between one of the 27 Schengen countries which are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain (including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands), France, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden.

It is advisable that you still carry Passport or National ID Card with you as you might be asked to present them for identification or security checks.

If you are travelling to any non-Schengen countries you are required to present a valid passport or ID card at departure and entry points.

If you are entering or leaving the EU you are required to present a valid passport or ID card.

More information can be obtained on the EU Commission website here.

Passengers travelling as non-EU nationals must carry a valid passport and may be required to present it at check-in, security screening, boarding and on arrival.

Entry, visa, and transit requirements vary depending on your nationality, destination, and itinerary. Passengers are responsible for ensuring they hold all required travel documents and meet all immigration and entry requirements for their destination and any transit points, including any required visas, residence permits or supporting documentation.

Please note that visa-free travel does not guarantee entry. Border authorities may request additional supporting documents, such as proof of return or onward travel, accommodation details, or evidence of sufficient funds.

Children must travel with their own valid passport or other accepted travel document, where applicable.

IMPORTANT: Entry/Exit System (EES) for travel to the Schengen Area

The European Union has introduced the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals travelling for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period) to or from the Schengen Area.

Under EES, passport stamps are being gradually replaced by an electronic record of entry and exit. At border control, travellers may be asked to provide their passport details, fingerprints, and a facial image, especially on their first trip after the system is introduced.

EES is now in operation across the Schengen Area, although border procedures may vary depending on the airport or border crossing point.

We recommend allowing extra time at border control, especially when travelling for the first time under EES.

For the latest official information, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees

If you hold a UK visa and use a biometric residence permit (BRP) or card (BRC) to prove your immigration status, access your eVisa before you travel on GOV.UK. If you already have an eVisa, make sure your travel document is registered to your account.

• Dual nationals: When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See: Dual Citizenship.

If you do not need a visa to visit the UK for short stays of up to six months, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

• All eligible non-European national visitors will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to or transit through the UK.
• The ETA scheme will be expanded to eligible Europeans, who will need an ETA to travel to or transit through the UK from 2^nd April 2025. 

Eligible visitors should apply for their ETA through the UK ETA app, which is quick and simple to use and enables most applicants to receive a decision within hours. For more information see:  Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

Important: From 12 October 2025, the EU is introducing the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU visitors. You’ll need to provide biometric data at border control. More info: travel-europe.europa.eu

• EU Citizens: Most European nationals can enter Türkiye visa-free for short stays for tourism purposes. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for the list of eligible nationalities and the permitted duration of stay.
• Non-EU citizens: Travelers from third countries may need an e-Visa or a different type of visa, depending on their nationality and purpose of travel. For detailed information and application procedures, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Read more about the Visa requirements for travel into Istanbul, here.

Important: From 12 October 2025, the EU is introducing the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU visitors. You’ll need to provide biometric data at border control. More info: travel-europe.europa.eu