US visa requirements for Malta citizens (2026)

Do Malta citizens need a visa for US?

A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.

Malta passport holders can currently enter 147 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 38 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. United States admits 46 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the US ETA

• Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
• Email address and a payment card
• Travel dates and first address
• Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

US ETA processing time

ESTA: decision usually within 72 hours. Visitor visas: depends on interview wait times at your embassy. (per the official source listed below). Apply well before your travel date.

US ETA cost & official fees

With Tripsol: from $60 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the US ETA

1. Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
2. Enter passport details exactly as printed — typos are the #1 reason for problems.
3. Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
4. Travel with the same passport you applied with.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (U.S. Department of State – visas).

Recent US entry rule changes

• 2025-09-30: ESTA fee increased to US$40 under Public Law 119-21.

Entry tips for US

• Apply for ESTA only at esta.cbp.dhs.gov — third-party sites charge extra.
• An approved ESTA is valid 2 years or until the passport expires.
• Local currency is United States dollar (USD) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

United States at a glance

Sources & last verified

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.