Malta Travel Guide

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Passports

Valid passports at the time of travel into and out of Malta required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Notes

Malta joined the Schengen Agreement on 21 December 2007 for overland entry points and seaports, and on 29 March 2008 for airports.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact their nearest embassy (www.foreign.gov.mt) to check visa requirements.

Types of Visa and Cost

Visas types are divided into three main categories - Schengen Visas, Limited Territorial Validity visas (LTV) and Long stay or "national" visas, which are only valid for visits that are longer than 90 days (Type D). Schengen visas: Valid for the territories of all the Schengen Member States, they cost €60 and may be Transit Airport Transit Visa (Type A) €60 or Short-Stay Visa (Type C), valid for up to 90 days and for single or multiple entries. Visa applications must be in writing, and can be acquired free of charge from Malta’s diplomatic missions and consular posts.

Applications to:

Visa applications must be filed at the appropriate Embassy or consulate.

Travel Warnings

Most 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.

You need a passport or a National Identity Card to enter Malta.

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 Care

If 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.

Vaccinations

Special Notes

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over nine months of age coming from an infected area.