Tourist
Holidays and sightseeing. Single or double entry for up to 3 months, or multiple entry for up to 6 months2.
Needs: tourist confirmation from a registered tour operator
Get the invitationRussia entry rules · Malta
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Yes, but it can be done online. Maltese citizens can apply for the Russian eVisa: a single-entry visa for stays of up to 30 days, with no invitation and no consulate visit. Longer stays, several entries, work or study need a regular visa.1
The online route
The eVisa for Maltese citizens
| Who | Malta is on the official list of countries whose nationals can apply3 |
|---|---|
| Entries and stay | Single entry. Stay of up to 30 days from the day you enter4 |
| Validity | 120 days from issue, for eVisas issued since 23 August 20254 |
| Processing | 4 calendar days, weekends included. Apply at least 4 days before entering4 |
| Invitation | Not needed4 |
| Purpose | Tourism, guest or business visits, and scientific, cultural, social, economic or sports events. Not work, study or transit4 |
| Cost | Paid online with a foreign card, invoiced in dirhams or yuan, and not refundable4. Applicants have reported a total of AED 238 (about US$65) since 14 October 20265; the portal shows the exact amount before you pay |
| Entry points | Approved border checkpoints only, both to enter and to leave |
| Children | Each child needs their own application and eVisa4 |
Prefer to have the application checked before it is sent? eVisa Express reviews the photo and passport data and files the application for a service fee on top of the official cost. The eVisa help page compares both options.
Documents
When you need a regular visa
For more than 30 days, several entries, work or study you apply at a consulate. These are the documents every consulate asks for.
| Passport | Valid, as a rule, for at least 6 months after the visa expires, with two blank visa pages2 |
|---|---|
| Application form | Completed online at visa.kdmid.ru, printed and signed2 |
| Photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cm, colour or black and white, full face2 |
| Supporting document | Depends on the visa type: see below. For a tourist visa, the invitation (visa support) |
| Medical insurance | A policy valid in Russia, unless a treaty says otherwise6: policies valid in Russia |
| Fee | Paid at the office where you apply, and not refunded if the visa is refused2 |
Which visa type?
Private
Visiting friends or relatives. Single or double entry for up to 3 months, or multiple entry for up to a year2.
Needs: invitation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs
How it worksBusiness
Meetings and trade fairs. Single or double entry for up to 3 months, or multiple entry for up to a year2.
Needs: official invitation
Business visaStudy or work
Arranged by the university or the employer in Russia. The passport must be valid for at least 18 months, and an HIV test certificate is required2.
Needs: official invitation
Whatever the visa, the total stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, except on work and study visas2.
Step by step
How Maltese citizens apply for a Russian visa
- Choose the visa typeIt depends on the reason for your trip.
- Get the supporting documentFor a tourist visa, the invitation. For work or study, the employer or university arranges it.
- Fill in the formOn visa.kdmid.ru, then print and sign it.
- Submit your fileIn person at the embassy, consulate or visa centre, with your passport and the fee.
- Collect your visaCheck the name, dates and passport number on the spot, and ask for a correction straight away if anything is wrong.
You apply where you permanently live2. Living outside Malta? See applying for a Russian visa if you live abroad.
Consular fees
How much a Russian visa costs for Maltese citizens
| Visa (tourist, business, private) | 4 to 20 working days | Within 3 working days |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry | US$50 | US$200 |
| Double entry | US$80 | US$320 |
| Multiple entry | US$150 | US$600 |
These are the rates Russia set in Decree No. 1292 of 2 October 2026, applied since 14 October7. They are the base rates: each country’s tariff adds its own charge for costs, and you pay in local currency. A treaty on visa fees takes priority, so the amount at your office can differ. Check it on the office’s website.
Official offices
Where to apply in Malta
Contact details as published by the Russian Foreign Ministry8. Book before you go: most offices work by appointment.
Embassy of Russia in Malta
- Address
- Antony Schembri Street San Gwann, Malta.
- Consular phone
- +356-21-371-906 .
- rusconsul@onvol.net
- Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday, 09:00 to 12:00.
Consulate, visa centre or agency?
Consulate
Cheapest
- Only the consular fee, no service fee
- Appointment booked online, often weeks ahead
- No help with forms, photos or copies
Visa centre
Most convenient, where there is one
- Consular fee plus a service fee, not refunded if the visa is refused
- Staff check the file on the spot
- Often accepts applications by post or courier
Visa agency
Hands-off
- Prepares and submits the file for you
- Most expensive: its fee comes on top of the others
- Check its address, itemised prices and reviews before paying
Whichever route you choose, the decision is always taken by the consulate: neither a visa centre nor an agency can guarantee the visa or make the consulate process it faster.
By passport type
What the official list says
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s entry conditions for Malta, translated line by line1. Crew and accredited staff arrangements are simplified.
| Who | What the official list says |
|---|---|
| Passports of all types | Visa required |
| eVisa | Eligible: stay of up to 30 days |
Before and after
Before you fly and after you arrive
Before you fly
- Medical insurance. Required for regular visas6. On the eVisa form, leaving it blank is not a reason for refusal4, but take a policy anyway: policies valid in Russia.
- Money. Visa and Mastercard cards issued abroad don’t work in Russia: bring cash, or see how foreigners get a MIR card.
- Flights. How to book flights to Russia with a foreign card.
- Internet. Get an eSIM and a VPN before landing.
After you arrive
- At the border. Show your passport and visa. Step by step: arriving at a Russian airport.
- Migration card. You fill it in on arrival and keep your part until you leave9.
- Registration. Mandatory within 7 working days4. Hotels do it for you; if you stay with friends or family, they have to do it. Registration of foreigners in Russia.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can Maltese citizens travel to Russia?
Yes. Maltese citizens can apply for the eVisa online and stay up to 30 days, or get a regular visa from a consulate.
How much does the Russian eVisa cost?
The portal invoices it in dirhams or yuan and shows the total before you pay. Applicants have reported AED 238 (about US$65) since 14 October 2026. It is not refundable.
Is medical insurance required for the eVisa?
The official portal says that leaving the insurance question blank is not a reason to refuse the eVisa or entry. Russian rules still require a policy for regular visas, so travelling with one valid in Russia is the safe choice.
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Yes. Maltese citizens need a visa, but they can apply online for the Russian eVisa for stays of up to 30 days. Longer stays, work and study need a regular visa.
Can Maltese citizens apply for the Russian eVisa?
Yes, Malta is on the official eVisa list. The eVisa is single-entry, valid for 120 days from issue, and allows a stay of up to 30 days.
When to apply for the eVisa?
Between 86 and 4 days before entering Russia. It is issued within 4 calendar days.
Where do Maltese citizens apply for a regular Russian visa?
At the Russian embassy or a Russian consulate in Malta, or at the visa application centre where there is one. Their official websites explain appointments, fees and documents.
Sources
Official sources consulted
Each figure on this page comes from one of these sources. Entry rules can change at short notice, so check the official list again just before you travel.
- Conditions of entry and stay for foreign citizens in the Russian Federation (status: September 2026)Consular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- Issuing visas for entry to Russia: documents, visa categories and rulesConsular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- Countries whose nationals can apply for the e-visaRussian e-visa portal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- E-visa: frequently asked questions (validity, stay, insurance, registration)Russian e-visa portal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- Russia raises e-Visa fees by nearly 18% (total of AED 238 reported from 14 October 2026; not an official figure)VisasNews. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- Medical insurance policyConsular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- Government Decree No. 1292 of 2 October 2026 amending the consular fee rates of Decree No. 889Official Internet Portal of Legal Information. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- Russian consular offices in MaltaConsular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
- Migration cardConsular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
Different passport? Check Russia visa requirements for every nationality.