Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | No |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | 1 | No | No |
Passport NoteMalta joined
the
Schengen Agreement on 21 December 2007 for overland entry points and seaports, and on 29 March 2008 for airports.
PassportsPassport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
VisasNot required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningMost visits to Malta and Gozo are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | No | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | No | |
| Yellow Fever | No* | |
Health CareIf suddenly taken ill or involved in an accident during a visit to Malta, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available for European travelers - in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Comprehensive insurance is advised for all other nationals.
The principal hospital is St Luke’s, Guardamangia in Malta. Ambulance travel is free in an emergency, as long as you can prove that you are entitled to treatment.
Malta has a reciprocal health agreement with Australia; residents from Australia visiting for no longer than one month are also entitled to free medical hospital care in Malta.
Note* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over nine months of age coming from an infected area.
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