Data Last Updated: February 07, 2021
General Information
Malta is gradually opening to travellers from certain countries. All passengers arriving in Malta are being required to fill passenger locator and travel declaration forms.
Quarantine on arrival to Malta will not be applicable to those travelling from “green countries” but suspected persons will be requested to have a swab test. The "green countries" are categorized as "Open" in our system.
An 'amber' list of corridor countries is published from week to week from which arriving passengers must produce a negative COVID-19 test result taken not longer than 72 hours prior to arrival in Malta. If a negative test is not presented, a swab test on arrival or a 14 day quarantine period may be required. The 'amber' list of corridor countries are categorized in our system as "test required".
For the latest updates, refer to these links:
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
Public gatherings of more than 75 people are banned, and people must leave a distance of at least two meters space between each other.
Those who violate this order are subject to a €100 fine. This rule does not apply to members of the same family who live in the same household.
Customers and clients are required to have their temperature checked before entering the service venue, wear a facemask within the premises, and keep two meters from others. Establishments may only permit entry to one person per every 10 square meters of venue space.
Airlines & Transport
Malta has now reopened its international airport. Flights are being allowed from various countries around the EU, and travellers are not required to quarantine.
The lifting of restrictions applies only to direct flights and passengers have to guarantee that they have stayed in the same country for four weeks prior to the flight. Flights from all other destinations will be allowed to land at Malta's international airport from July 15.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Open to Tourists From:
24 Countries
Australia
Canada
China
Denmark
Finland
Gibraltar
Hong Kong
Iceland
Indonesia
Japan
Jordan
Lebanon
Macao
Morocco
New Zealand
Norway
Rwanda
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Test Required For Tourists From:
31 Countries
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
Vatican City
Not Allowing Tourists From:
187 Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Israel
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jersey
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Russia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United States
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
More Details
Malta has officially reopened its doors to tourists as of July 1st. However, it only allows visitors from 20 countries are allowed to enter. On July 11, Malta added a few more countries to the list. Visitors coming from these countries are no longer required to go on a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
However, anyone who has been to countries with high cases of COVID 19 will be asked to present a special permit from health and will be asked to go into quarantine upon arrival in Malta.
Who Can Enter Malta?
As of July 11, visitors from these countries are allowed to enter Malta without the need to submit a negative COVID 19 test or go on quarantine.
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Monaco
- Morocco
- The Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
According to Visit Malta, any visitor coming from countries not listed above and have not spent at least 14 days in any of the safe countries, must request for a special permit from Health Authorities and might be obliged to do a quarantine upon arrival.
Safety Measures and New Technologies
The government of Malta has taken all the necessary safety measures, invested in technologies, and trained their front liners to make all visitors feel safe and secure during their visit.
New signage and floor markings were installed at the airport terminal to ensure that social distancing measures were followed. The seating arrangements have also been reorganized in accordance with the social distancing requirements.
New technologies were put in place that allows passengers to scan their passports and boarding passes at check-in, which minimizes interactions with the airport staff.
What’s Open In Malta?
Since around the middle of May, the establishments in Malta have been gradually opening. Shops, restaurants, and gyms have resumed operation under the “new normal”.
These are the places opened in Malta where tourists can visit. Take note that social distancing measures and enhanced health protocols are in place.
- Gyms and fitness centers
- Hotels and accommodations
- Museums and attractions (with limited hours)
- Restaurants and bars
- Salons
- Shopping malls and non-essential stores
- Cinemas and theaters
Which Airlines Are Flying to Malta?
Air Malta, the country’s flag carrier, has already resumed most of its direct flights to Malta since June. Other airlines, such as Ryan Air and Wizz Air have started flying back to Malta in July.
There are plenty of direct flights to Malta coming from various cities in Europe, such as Prague, Vienna, Berlin, Budapest, Zurich, Dublin, and Luxembourg.
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Information for Non-Tourists
Any person coming from any other country and has not spent at least 14 days in any of the safe countries needs a special permit from health and may be obliged to do quarantine in Malta if accepted by the Health Authorities.
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