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Comparison

Russia vs Malta: which passport is stronger

Russia: 114 destinations without a prior visa, rank 48. Malta: 184, rank 7. The stronger passport: Malta. Data as of 4 October 2026.

Passport · ПаспортBRIDGES INDEX
Russia
Rank48
No prior visa114
CodeRUS
vs
Passport · ПаспортBRIDGES INDEX
Malta
Rank7
No prior visa184
CodeMLT
Malta programme: the citizenship-by-investment scheme was abolished on 24.07.2025; naturalisation remains. The comparison below shows passport strength, not programme availability.
10only Russia
105both
80only Malta

BRIDGES Index: eight criteria

Russia · 56 Malta · 79
Mobility
54114 destinations without a prior visa
95184 destinations without a prior visa
Stability and rule of law
29score -0.93 on a -2.5 to 2.5 scale
71score 0.66 on a -2.5 to 2.5 scale
Quality of life
76HDI 0.832
92HDI 0.924
Health and longevity
5973.2 years life expectancy
9083.3 years life expectancy
Education
74education index 0.78
85education index 0.86
Taxes
58up to 22%, no inheritance tax, worldwide income taxed
45up to 35%, no inheritance tax, worldwide income taxed
US access
0no E-2, visa required
50no E-2, entry with ESTA
Plan B and family
100dual citizenship allowed, passes to children
100dual citizenship allowed, passes to children

Key destinations

Only with a Russia passport

10

Visa-free7

Entry on your passport

On arrival2

Visa issued at the border

eVisa1

Applied for online before travel

Only with a Malta passport

80

eVisa11

Applied for online before travel

Visa required69

Through a consulate

Russia + Malta: together