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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)