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  1. Malta

    Passport row notes (26 rows)

    Before
    EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa; register if staying over 3 months.
    After
    EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa.

  2. Malta

    Passport row notes (1 rows)

    Before
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; fees are higher (€90) and processing is slower.
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required. The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; the standard €90 fee applies.

  3. Malta

    FAQ

    Before
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area, so time spent in Italy or any other Schengen country counts toward the same limit. EU and EFTA citizens can stay indefinitely but should register if settling for more than 3 months.
    After
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area, so time spent in Italy or any other Schengen country counts toward the same limit.

  4. Malta

    FAQ

    Before
    ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers across the Schengen Area is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once mandatory, the €20 online authorization will be required before boarding. Check the official EU website for the current status.
    After
    ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers across the Schengen Area is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The EU gives the application fee as €20.

  5. Malta

    FAQ

    Before
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. National long-stay (Type D) visas cost around €100. Confirm with the Maltese mission.
    After
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, allowing up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. A national long-stay (Type D) visa costs €100.

  6. Malta

    Tip

    Before
    Apply for ETIAS only at the official travel-europe.europa.eu site once it becomes mandatory.
    After
    The official ETIAS website is travel-europe.europa.eu; the EU says ETIAS is not yet in operation.

  7. Malta

    Tip

    Before
    Traffic drives on the left. The Government of Canada describes Malta's roads as narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained, and the UK Foreign Office says local driving standards are poor — as a pedestrian, look right first.
    After
    Traffic drives on the left. The Government of Canada describes Malta's roads as narrow, winding, congested and sometimes poorly maintained, and the UK Foreign Office says local driving standards are poor.

  8. Malta

    Safety

    Before
    Malta is very safe with low violent crime. Watch for pickpocketing in Valletta and on crowded buses, and take the usual care in the Paceville nightlife district late at night.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says crime against tourists is rare, but there have been incidents including pickpocketing, notably on crowded buses between Valletta and St Julian's in summer, and that criminals have drugged people in some bars and gentlemen's clubs in the Paceville district.

  9. Malta

    ETIAS

    Before
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.
    After
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

  10. Malta

    EES

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry.
    After
    Non-EU travellers are registered biometrically (photo and/or fingerprints) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders, and their passports are no longer stamped. Later crossings are quicker because the data is already recorded.

  11. Malta

    Proof of funds

    Before
    Malta's commonly used reference is around €48 per person per day for the stay; border officers assess sufficiency case by case alongside accommodation and return bookings. Confirm the current guideline with the Maltese authorities.
    After
    The European Commission's table of reference amounts set by national authorities lists EUR 48 per person per day for Malta.

  12. Malta

    Onward ticket

    Before
    Border officers may ask non-EU visitors for proof of return or onward travel and accommodation details.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says that at Maltese border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket.

  13. Malta

    Travel insurance

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it but border officers may ask about cover.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we read requires it of visa-exempt visitors.

  14. Malta

    National visa notes

    Before
    For stays over 90 days: work, study and other long-stay purposes, usually alongside a residence-permit application. Confirm the current fee and requirements with Identità or the Maltese mission before applying.
    After
    For stays over 90 days, for work, study and other long-stay purposes. Identità's Central Visa Unit charges its fees under Fee Ordinance L.N. 287 of 2020.

  15. Maldives

    Passport row notes (1 rows)

    Before
    Israeli passport holders are barred from entering the Maldives under the entry ban announced in 2024 and signed into law in 2025. The ban applies to travel on an Israeli passport — dual nationals may be able to enter on another passport.
    After
    Maldives Immigration says that from 15 April 2025 entry to the Maldives is not granted on Israeli passports.

  16. Maldives

    Passport row notes (197 rows)

    Before
    Free 30-day tourist visa granted on arrival. You need a confirmed booking, funds for your stay, an onward ticket and the Imuga declaration submitted within 96 hours before arrival.
    After
    Tourist visa granted on arrival without pre-approval (30 days according to the UK and Canada; free according to Australia). You need confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking, sufficient funds and the Imuga declaration submitted within 96 hours before arrival.

  17. Maldives

    FAQ

    Before
    No advance visa for any passport that is admitted. Every nationality except Israel receives a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival — Israeli passport holders are barred from entry — provided you have a confirmed accommodation booking, means to cover your stay, an onward or return ticket and a submitted Imuga declaration.
    After
    No advance visa: Maldives Immigration grants tourists a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided you have confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking, sufficient funds and a submitted Imuga declaration. Entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The UK and Canada say the visa is for 30 days; Australia says it is free.

  18. Maldives

    Tip

    Before
    The Imuga Traveller Declaration is free at imuga.immigration.gov.mv and must be submitted within 96 hours before your flight for arrival; the Imuga home page lists departure too. Ignore third-party sites that charge for it.
    After
    The Imuga Traveller Declaration is free at imuga.immigration.gov.mv and must be submitted within 96 hours before your flight for arrival; the Imuga home page lists departure too. Maldives Immigration advises against other websites that may charge a fee.

  19. Maldives

    Onward ticket

    Before
    A confirmed onward or return ticket is one of the conditions of the visa on arrival — airlines and immigration officers check it.
    After
    Confirmed return journey tickets are one of the entry requirements Maldives Immigration lists for tourists.

  20. Maldives

    Passport validity

    Before
    Your passport (or travel document) must be machine-readable and valid for at least 1 month on arrival, according to Maldives Immigration; the UK Foreign Office gives the same 1-month rule. Canada's travel advice asks for 6 months from your date of entry, so check with your airline.
    After
    Your passport (or travel document) must be machine-readable and valid for at least 1 month on arrival, according to Maldives Immigration; the UK Foreign Office gives the same 1-month rule. Canada's travel advice asks for 6 months from your date of entry.

  21. Maldives

    Visa on arrival notes

    Before
    Free of charge for every nationality admitted (Israeli passport holders are barred). Granted at the border for up to 30 days, subject to a confirmed accommodation booking, sufficient funds and an onward or return ticket.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says the tourist visa on arrival is free; the UK Foreign Office and Canada say it is granted for 30 days. Maldives Immigration lists the conditions: confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds, or a sponsorship it has approved. Entry is not granted on Israeli passports.

  22. Maldives

    Summary

    Before
    The Maldives grants a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival to every nationality except Israeli passport holders, who are barred from entry, provided you have a confirmed hotel booking, sufficient funds and an onward ticket. Every traveler must also submit the free Imuga Traveller Declaration online within 96 hours before arrival, and the stay can be extended in-country through the Imuga portal.
    After
    Maldives Immigration grants tourists a visa on arrival without pre-approval, provided they have confirmed return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking and sufficient funds; since 15 April 2025 entry is not granted on Israeli passports. The UK and Canada say the visa is for 30 days, and Australia says it is free. Every traveller must also submit the free Imuga Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival, and the stay can be extended in-country through the Imuga portal.

  23. Jamaica

    FAQ

    Before
    The UK FCDO says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps. Check your airline’s own rules before you fly.
    After
    Jamaica's Embassy in Washington says your travel document should have at least six months' validity. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.

  24. Jamaica

    FAQ

    Before
    It depends on your passport: PICA's visa-requirements table allows 30 days for some nationalities, 90 for others and six months for US citizens. The officer writes the actual period on your stamp and may grant less if your return ticket is sooner. Extensions are handled by PICA and must be applied for before your stamp expires; a visitor may stay at most 12 months in total as a Commonwealth citizen, or 6 months otherwise.
    After
    It depends on your passport: PICA's visa-requirements table allows 30 days for some nationalities, 90 for others and six months for US citizens. Jamaica's embassy says the length of stay is decided by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry, and the UK says the date you must leave is stamped in your passport. Extensions are handled by PICA and must be applied for before your stamp expires; a visitor may stay at most 12 months in total as a Commonwealth citizen, or 6 months otherwise.

  25. Jamaica

    FAQ

    Before
    No. The Jamaica Travel Authorization introduced during the pandemic has been discontinued; the online C5 immigration/customs form replaced it. Third-party sites still selling a "travel authorization" are charging for something that does not exist — if in doubt, confirm with your airline or PICA before paying anyone.
    After
    No official source we could read mentions a Jamaica Travel Authorization. PICA lists the documents required on arrival as a valid passport, a Jamaican entry visa where applicable, and the completed and signed Immigration/Customs C5 form.