Malta
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Malta’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Around 500,000 British tourists visit Malta every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Malta, visit our Living in Malta guide in addition to this travel advice.
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Malta, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. You can contact the emergency services by calling 112.
The England football team will be in Malta for the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier in Ta Qali on Friday 16 June 2023. If you are travelling to Malta for the match, you are encouraged to read our Travel Advice and sign up for Travel Advice email alerts. Plan your movement around the city, and follow the instructions of the local authorities. Take care of your personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport.
Public transport is scheduled to and from the Stadium from several locations across the island. Details are available on the Malta Football Association website
Further information may be found on the Football Supporters Association website.
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Malta’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Around 500,000 British tourists visit Malta every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Malta, visit our Living in Malta guide in addition to this travel advice.
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Malta, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. You can contact the emergency services by calling 112.
The England football team will be in Malta for the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier in Ta Qali on Friday 16 June 2023. If you are travelling to Malta for the match, you are encouraged to read our Travel Advice and sign up for Travel Advice email alerts. Plan your movement around the city, and follow the instructions of the local authorities. Take care of your personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport.
Public transport is scheduled to and from the Stadium from several locations across the island. Details are available on the Malta Football Association website
Further information may be found on the Football Supporters Association website.
Update history
2024-09-05 13:21
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-06-27 11:02
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-05-27 16:21
Possible demonstrations near the Courts of Justice in Republic Street in Valletta on 28 and 29 May (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-11-21 14:50
Information on swim safety in Malta (‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-09-06 09:13
Information on adverse weather in Malta and Gozo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-29 12:31
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-09 11:28
Removed information about a technical fault on telephone lines at British High Commission Malta (‘Summary’ page).
2023-08-04 17:45
Updated contact details due to a technical fault.
2023-07-26 16:10
Information on the risk of terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-06-22 10:57
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-14 15:08
Information on the UEFA Euro Qualifier between Malta and England on 16 June 2023 (‘Summary’ page).
2022-12-09 11:41
Update to information on Crime (‘Safety and Security’ page)
2022-07-28 16:29
Updated information on entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-07-04 16:59
Addition of information on the use of blue badges in Malta (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-06-10 16:28
Update to information on entry requirements for Children (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-16 16:53
Update to information on the traffic light system to travel to Malta (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 15:30
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-29 16:59
Update to information on the relaxation of COVID-19 measures and changes to arrival procedures (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-14 13:07
Updated with information on COVID-19 travel rules and on relaxation of restrictions in public places (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-01 17:08
Information about the Papal visit on 2-3 April.
2022-03-25 16:26
Addition of information and advice about elections taking place on Saturday 26 March (Summary page)