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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 is part of the Schengen Area. Cameroonians must apply for a Schengen visa via VFS Global or the competent embassy (Malta is often represented by another Schengen country in Cameroon). Book an appointment, submit your biometric file and await the decision.
Required documents
- Passport valid 3 months beyond return
- Completed and signed Schengen form
- Recent biometric photos
- Hotel booking and round-trip ticket
- Schengen travel insurance (min. EUR 30,000) and bank statements
Good to know
- •Apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure
- •A Schengen visa valid for Malta also covers the whole Schengen Area
- •Proof of funds and insurance are scrutinised closely
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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