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Comparison

Ukraine vs Malta: which passport is stronger

Ukraine: 142 destinations without a prior visa, rank 31. Malta: 184, rank 7. The stronger passport: Malta. Data as of 4 October 2026.

Passport · ПаспортBRIDGES INDEX
Ukraine
Rank31
No prior visa142
CodeUKR
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.
2only Ukraine
141both
44only Malta

BRIDGES Index: eight criteria

Ukraine · 56 Malta · 79
Mobility
70142 destinations without a prior visa
95184 destinations without a prior visa
Stability and rule of law
37score -0.60 on a -2.5 to 2.5 scale
71score 0.66 on a -2.5 to 2.5 scale
Quality of life
67HDI 0.779
92HDI 0.924
Health and longevity
5973.4 years life expectancy
9083.3 years life expectancy
Education
69education index 0.74
85education index 0.86
Taxes
42up to 18%, inheritance tax, worldwide income taxed
45up to 35%, no inheritance tax, worldwide income taxed
US access
50E-2 investor visa available, visa required
50no E-2, entry with ESTA
Plan B and family
50dual citizenship restricted, passes to children
100dual citizenship allowed, passes to children

Key destinations

Only with a Ukraine passport

2

Visa-free1

Entry on your passport

On arrival1

Visa issued at the border

Only with a Malta passport

44

eVisa19

Applied for online before travel

Visa required25

Through a consulate

Ukraine + Malta: together