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Canada Visa Requirements for Malta Citizens

eTA · 180 days

Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for stays of up to 180 days.

Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport. They do not need an eTA when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).

“Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport. These travellers do not need an eTA when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).”

Source: IRCC — Electronic travel authorization (eTA): find out if you can apply · checked 13 Oct 2026

Apply online for eTA to Canada

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How to get your eTA for Canada in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Malta passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 7 CAD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

eTA
Fee
7 CAD
Max stay
180 days
Extension
Possible

Paid online; IRCC says you need a credit card to complete the form. Required to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport; not needed when arriving by car, bus, train or boat. IRCC says an eTA is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

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What the Canada visa rules mean for Malta travellers

Malta citizens do not need a full visa for Canada, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 180 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.

The main option is the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which costs 7 CAD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Canada applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tells visitor visa applicants that their passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they plan to travel. The UK Foreign Office say…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement for visitors. The UK FCDO says medical treatment can be very expensive, that there are no special arrangements for British visitors, and advis…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read requires a return or onward ticket. The UK FCDO says Canadian border officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket. IRCC says you must convince a border services officer that y…
  • Proof of funds: IRCC says you must have enough money for your stay; the amount varies with how long you stay and whether you stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. You must also convince a border services officer that you have t…

Canada entry rules compared

Canada lets 1 passport in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 144. Malta citizens are treated the same way as Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and Croatia. Overall the Malta passport ranks #14 in the world with 123 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a Malta passport you can also visit 29 countries in the region without a visa, including Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize and Chile.

In the other direction, Canada citizens can visit Malta visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of CanadaEntry requirements for Canada

Passport validity

6 months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tells visitor visa applicants that their passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they plan to travel. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay in Canada.

IRCC — Apply for a visitor visa: gather your required documents✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement for visitors. The UK FCDO says medical treatment can be very expensive, that there are no special arrangements for British visitors, and advises insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO — Canada travel advice (health)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official requirement

No official source we could read requires a return or onward ticket. The UK FCDO says Canadian border officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket. IRCC says you must convince a border services officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.

UK FCDO — Canada travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

IRCC says you must have enough money for your stay; the amount varies with how long you stay and whether you stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. You must also convince a border services officer that you have ties, such as a job, home, financial assets or family, that will take you home.

IRCC — Who can apply: basic requirements to enter Canada✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

CAD 10,000

The Canada Border Services Agency says any time you cross the border you must declare currency or monetary instruments valued at CAD 10,000 or more, in any combination of Canadian or foreign currency and monetary instruments.

CBSA — Travellers: what to declare✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Canada?

Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for stays of up to 180 days. Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport. They do not need an eTA when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).

How long can Malta citizens stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Canada visa cost for Malta citizens?

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): 7 CAD.

How do Malta citizens apply for a Canada eTA?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.canada.ca). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Canada?

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tells visitor visa applicants that their passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they plan to travel. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay in Canada.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.