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A sun-drenched island fortress in the heart of the Mediterranean
Malta is a compact, sun-soaked Mediterranean archipelago packed with staggering history: fortified cities of the Knights, megalithic temples older than the pyramids, turquoise coves and honey-stone villages. For a Cameroonian traveller, it is an ideal gateway to southern Europe: English is widely spoken, distances are short and everything is reachable on foot or by bus. As a Schengen member, Malta requires a visa that Cameroonians must obtain in advance, but it is well worth it for this concentrated dose of sea, history and easy living.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Malta has no visa service in Cameroon: France represents it. Visa applications for Malta are received by the consular section of the French embassy in Yaoundé, wherever you live in Cameroon. Start on the France-Visas Cameroon page for the procedure (French visas are submitted at TLScontact centres), book an appointment and submit your file IN PERSON, with fingerprints taken.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form + recent ID photo
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000, mandatory)
- Hotel booking and round-trip ticket
- Proof of means: employment and leave certificate, payslips, last 3 bank statements
- Yellow fever certificate
Good to know
- •Apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure (never more than 6 months ahead).
- •A Schengen visa valid for Malta also covers the whole Schengen Area.
- •Malta must be your main destination: France then processes the application on Malta's behalf.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-76Gather the visa documents
Passport valid at least 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages · Completed and signed Schengen visa application form + recent ID photo · Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000, mandatory) · Hotel booking and round-trip ticket · Proof of means: employment and leave certificate, payslips, last 3 bank statements
- J-66Submit the visa application
Observed processing: Decision within 15 calendar days as a rule, up to 45 days if further examination is needed; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure + safety margin.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
510 000 FCFA–840 000 FCFANo direct flights from Cameroon. Expect 1 to 2 layovers (often via Istanbul, Rome or Paris) for 12 to 18 hours to Malta's airport.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Valletta
Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified capital: St. John's Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio and the Upper Barrakka Gardens overlooking the Grand Harbour.
Mdina, the Silent City
Wander the medieval lanes of the old fortified capital, magical at sunset and utterly quiet in the evening.
Blue Lagoon (Comino)
A boat trip to Comino island and its crystal-clear turquoise waters, a paradise for swimming and snorkelling.
Megalithic temples
See Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, among the oldest free-standing stone structures on Earth, older than Stonehenge and the pyramids.
The Three Cities
Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua, historic districts facing Valletta, with marinas, alleys and the fortresses of the Knights.
Gozo island
Greener and quieter, with the Citadel of Victoria, salt pans, Ramla Bay and renowned dive sites.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Malta, settle in and take an evening stroll through illuminated Valletta.
- D2
Day 2: Full day in Valletta: Co-Cathedral, Barrakka Gardens and the waterfront.
- D3
Day 3: The Three Cities by traditional boat (dgħajsa), then the lanes of Vittoriosa.
- D4
Day 4: Mdina and Rabat, catacombs and sunset on the ramparts.
- D5
Day 5: Ħaġar Qim temples, the Blue Grotto and a swim at Marsaxlokk.
- D6
Day 6: Day trip to Gozo and the Blue Lagoon of Comino.
- D7
Day 7: Last morning at the beach or shopping, then departure.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Malte
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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