Source: European Union/Re-open EU
31.03.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
PARTIALLY
Malta adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Malta are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Entry restrictions depend on whether the traveller is coming from a country that is included among Malta’s corridor countries.
Travellers coming from one of Malta’s corridor countries are allowed to enter the country, while travellers coming from countries on the "Red" list are allowed to enter Malta as long as they have stayed in a "corridor country" for a minimum of 14 days. People coming to Malta cannot transit through airports located outside the list of corridor countries.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers coming from a corridor country or allowed to enter Malta are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
For increased security, random swab tests may be conducted on passengers upon arrival at the Malta International Airport.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from corridor countries who fail to produce a Covid-19 test may be tested upon arrival in Malta and may be subject to quarantine.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All persons travelling to Malta must complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form.
Find out more:
Health.gov.mt
Contact Points for Malta:
Covid-19 Helpline: 111
Email: covid19.health@gov.mt
Documents you need to travel in Europe
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus
As of 22 December 2020, unauthorised travel to and from the UK will not be allowed. Maltese citizens or people with a valid residence permit who are currently in the UK will be able to return to Malta, subject to the presentation of a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken no longer than 72 hours prior to their arrival. These travellers will undergo further testing upon arrival and between day 5 and 7 of the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
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Certain restrictions may apply, depending on whether the traveller is coming from a country that is included on the Green, Amber or Red list.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers coming from a corridor country or allowed to enter Malta are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test.
The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Travellers who fail to produce such a test, may be tested upon arrival in Malta and may be subject to quarantine. For increased security, random swab tests may be conducted on passengers upon arrival at the Malta International Airport. The list includes the following countries:
- Australia
- China
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Uruguay
Red List
All the other countries not included on the Green or Amber List are automatically included on the "Red List". Travellers coming from these countries are allowed to enter Malta as long as they have stayed in a "corridor country" for a minimum of 14 days. People coming to Malta must not transit through airports located outside the list of corridor countries. It is also recommended that these passengers undertake a PCR test within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from corridor countries who fail to produce a Covid-19 test may be tested upon arrival in Malta and may be subject to quarantine.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All persons travelling to Malta must complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form.
Find out more:
May I transit this country?
PARTIALLY
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.
Additionally, for Malta, the following rules apply:
Transit is only permitted for people who can declare that they have been staying in a Public Health Corridor (PHC) country for the two weeks prior to travelling to Malta.
Find out more:
General measures
The maximum number of people who can gather in public has been reduced to 2, with the exception of people belonging to the same household. In the case of non-compliance with this requirement, a fine of €300 applies.
Specific sector guidelines are available at www.covid19health.gov.mt
Health cover for temporary stays
Use of facemasks
The use of facemasks is mandatory for people from the age of 3 in all public places both indoors and outdoors (especially on public transport, airport terminal, retail outlets and ferries) and it is strongly recommended to wear a facemask when visiting elderly or vulnerable people. In case of non-compliance with the measure, a fine of 100 Euros; (reduced to 50 Euros on admission of fault and payment) will be imposed.
Find out more:
Welcome to Malta - How to stay safe
Standards for the use of masks and visors
Physical Distancing
Physical distancing (2 metres) and other public health measures such as hand hygiene and use of facemasks are required according to specific sector guidelines.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/MLT/7001
28.01.2021
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
PARTIALLY
Malta adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Malta are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
Entry restrictions depend on whether the traveller is coming from a country that is included on the Green, Amber or Red list.
Is a coronavirus test required?
Green List
Travellers coming from the "Green List" can enter the country without restrictions. They will only be subject to a health screening at the airport and will be asked to fill in a self-declaration form requesting information on their travel destinations in the previous 30 days, confirming that they have not travelled anywhere outside the safe countries list. The list includes the following countries:
- Denmark
- Finland
- France (Ile-de-France region)
- Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg)
- Greece (Attiki)
- Iceland
- Italy (Sicily and Sardegna)
- Norway
- Portugal (Madeira, Azores)
- Spain (Canary Islands)
Amber List
Travellers arriving from the "Amber List" must provide proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19, performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival to Malta. Travellers who fail to produce such a test may be tested upon arrival in Malta and may be subject to quarantine. For increased security, random swab tests may be conducted on passengers upon arrival at the Malta International Airport. The list includes the following countries:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Estonia
- France (all regions except Ile-de-France)
- Germany (all airports except Baden-Wurttemberg)
- Greece (all airports except Attiki)
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy (all airports except Sicily and Sardegna)
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal (all airports except Madeira and Azores)
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain (all airports except the Canary Islands)
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Vatican City
Red List
All the other countries not included on the Green or Amber List are automatically included on the "Red List". Travellers coming from these countries are allowed to enter Malta as long as they have stayed in a "corridor country" for a minimum of 14 days. People coming to Malta must not transit through airports located outside the list of corridor countries.
Is a quarantine required?
Travellers arriving from countries belonging to the "Amber List" who fail to produce a Covid-19 test may be tested upon arrival in Malta and may be subject to quarantine.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All persons travelling to Malta must complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form.
Find out more:
Health.gov.mt
Contact Points for Malta:
Covid-19 Helpline: 111
Email: covid19.health@gov.mt
Documents you need to travel in Europe
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus
As of 22 December 2020, unauthorised travel to and from the UK will not be allowed. Maltese citizens or people with a valid residence permit who are currently in the UK will be able to return to Malta, subject to the presentation of a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken no longer than 72 hours prior to their arrival. These travellers will undergo further testing upon arrival and between day 5 and 7 of the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
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Certain restrictions may apply, depending on whether the traveller is coming from a country that is included on the Green, Amber or Red list.
Green List
Travellers coming from the "Green List" can enter the country without restrictions. They will only be subject to a health screening at the airport and will be asked to fill in a self-declaration form requesting information on their travel destinations in the previous 30 days, confirming that they have not travelled anywhere outside the safe countries list. The list includes the following countries:
- Australia
- China
- New Zealand
- Rwanda
- South Korea
- United Arab Emirates
Amber List
Travellers arriving from the "Amber List" must provide proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19, performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival to Malta. Travellers who fail to produce such a test, may be tested upon arrival in Malta and may be subject to quarantine. For increased security, random swab tests may be conducted on passengers upon arrival at the Malta International Airport. The list includes the following countries:
- Canada
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Uruguay
Red List
All the other countries not included on the Green or Amber List are automatically included on the "Red List". Travellers coming from these countries are allowed to enter Malta as long as they have stayed in a "corridor country" for a minimum of 14 days. People coming to Malta must not transit through airports located outside the list of corridor countries.
All persons travelling to Malta must complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form.
Find out more:
May I transit this country?
PARTIALLY
Transit is only permitted for people who can declare that they have been staying in a Public Health Corridor (PHC) country for the two weeks prior to travelling to Malta.
Find out more:
General measures
In public places, groups of more than 6 people are prohibited. In case of non-compliance with this requirement, a fine of 200 Euro applies.
Health cover for temporary stays
Use of facemasks
The use of facemasks is mandatory for people from the age of 3 in all public places both indoors and outdoors (especially on public transport, airport terminal, retail outlets and ferries) and it is recommended when visiting elderly or vulnerable people. In case of non-compliance with the measure, a fine of 100 € (reduced to 50 € on admission of fault and payment) will be imposed.
To know more:
Welcome to Malta - How to stay safe
Stardards for the use of masks and visors
Physical Distancing
Physical distancing (2 metres) and other public health measures such as hand hygiene and use of facemasks are required according to sector guidelines available at: www.covid19health.gov.mt
15.12.2020
From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
PARTIALLY
Entry Restrictions
Travelling from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions if they are classified as part of the Public Health Corridor (PHC).
Travellers are allowed to enter Malta as long as they have stayed in a "corridor country" for a minimum of 14 days. Persons coming to Malta must not transit through airports located outside the list of corridor countries. Travellers arriving from high-risk countries must provide proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19, performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival to Malta. Travellers who fail to produce such a test, may be tested upon arrival in Malta and may be subject to quarantine.
Travellers coming from the list of safe countries will only be subject to a health screening at the airport and will be asked to fill a self-declaration form requesting information on their travel destinations in the previous 30 days, confirming that they have not travelled anywhere outside the safe countries list.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All persons travelling to Malta must complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form.
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
The travel ban has been lifted for third countries with which Malta has establish a Public Health Corridor (PHC), as defined by epidemiological criteria. The list of PHC Third Countries comprises Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, China, Rwanda, Uruguay, Japan, Morocco, Thailand, Lebanon, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Jordan, Tunisia. Travel from other third-countries is allowed only on humanitarian grounds or if their travel is deemed essential as well as for MT ID card holders or MT residency permit holders, following a specific authorisation issued by the Superintendent of Public Health.
May I transit this country?
PARTIALLY
Transit is only permitted for people who can declare that they have been staying in a Public Health Corridor (PHC) country for the two weeks prior to travelling to Malta.
Find out more:
Documents you need to travel in Europe
11.09.2020
Travelling to Malta
Travelling from EU countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of Sweden.
Travelling from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as well as the United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and Republic of San Marino, is allowed without restrictions.
All these countries are considered to be part of a Public Health Corridor (PHC). The official list is available at health.gov.mt
Third-country nationals
The travel ban has been lifted for third countries with which Malta has establish a Public Health Corridor (PHC), as defined by epidemiological criteria. The list of PHC third countries comprises Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, China, Rwanda, Uruguay, Japan, Morocco, Thailand, Tunisia, Lebanon, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Jordan. Travel from other third-countries is allowed only on humanitarian grounds or if their travel is deemed essential as well as for MT ID card holders or MT residency permit holders, following a specific authorisation issued by the Superintendent of Public Health.
Updated information are availabe at health.gov.mt
Travelling from Malta or returning to Malta
Maltese citizens or persons with a valid Residency Permit for Malta do not need any special authorisation to return to Malta. To travel to Malta you may fly from any "corridor country" (see list of countries at https://www.visitmalta.com/en/covid-19). If travelling from a country from which outbound travel is not yet permitted and if the authorities of the country require it, you may request a travel confirmation letter. This document is intended for entry into Malta and not for border crossing in third countries, as this remains at the discretion of the country concerned. Kindly direct requests to sitcen.mfea@gov.mt, copying covid19.vetting@gov.mt
As holders of Malta residency permits (please send scanned copies of your documents to covid19.vetting@gov.mt), you will be able to travel directly to Malta and adhere to the Medical Protocol for testing and quarantine of persons arriving in Malta, which includes:
- PCR Swab Test done within 7 days of flying to Malta, which must be negative (the result, from a licensed or accredited lab, must be available by the time of travel)
- PCR Swab Test performed in the 48 hours after arrival in Malta (For an appointment for a free test please contact 111 or +356 2132 4086 if calling from a non-Maltese line)
- PCR Swab Test on day 12/13 from arrival in Malta
Full 14 day quarantine from the date of arrival must also be observed. Both you and your household members have to undergo the quarantine. If you are the only returning traveller, you must not get in contact with any other member of your household. The quarantine period needs to be observed in full, regardless of any negative swab results.
Rules and Exceptions
Travellers are allowed to enter Malta as long as they have stayed in a "corridor country" for a minimum of 14 days. Persons coming to Malta must not transit through airports located outside the list of corridor countries.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
All persons travelling to Malta must complete the Public Health Travel Declaration and the Passenger Locator Form.
Links to national sources
Health.gov.mt
Ship passenger rights
SOURCE: ITF
17.04.2020
Goods:
No restrictions on the transportation of goods between the continent and Malta, and vice-versa, via sea or air. Hauliers are urged to send unattended trucks and goods on the
RoRo vessels and to keep a team of drivers in Malta and another one in the continent.
Where this is not possible, a maximum of 2 drivers per truck are allowed to disembark. Quarantine obligation may apply to such drivers.
Passengers:
All passenger transport by sea via cruise liners and passenger vessels is temporarily banned. Transport of goods is exempt from this measure.
Start date: 10.03.2020
End date: until further notice
All flights carrying passengers are banned, except flights for humanitarian reasons pre-authorised by the health authorities. Cargo aircrafts are exempt from measure.
Start date: 21.03.2020
End date: until further notice
Others
Following Port Notice 6/2020, instructions have been issued on 4th April 2020 that bunkers surveyors, technicians and other personnel are not allowed to board or disembark any sea going vessel both within and outside Maltese territorial waters. Additionally, the transfer of such personnel between sea going vessels is not permitted.
Start date: 04.04.2020
End date: until further notice
Useful links:
https://www.transport.gov.mt/
https://covid19malta.info/
Suspension of all direct passenger flights to/from Germany, Spain, France and Switzerland
Malta has notified a flight suspension of all direct passenger flights to/from Germany, Spain, France and Switzerland under Art. 21 of Regulation 1008/2008. Exemptions include flights for cargo, humanitarian and repatriation purposes.
Start date: 11.03.2020
End date: 25.03.2020