COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Malta (22 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers from “safe corridor” and “amber” categorized countries are allowed to enter Malta. “Safe corridor” and “amber” countries, can be checked here.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• All arriving and departing travellers are required to go through temperature checks. Anyone with a high temperature must take a COVID-19 test.

• Travellers without a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within the last 72 hours prior to their arrival will need to have a test upon arrival at the airport.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Negative test certificates issued by the foreign countries are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers arriving from countries not designated as “safe corridor” countries are required to show a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within the last 72 hours prior to their boarding from the country of departure. The “non-safe corridor” destinations can be checked here.

• Arriving merchant seamen must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within the last 72-hours prior to arrival.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• All travellers and airline crews will need to go through a 14-day quarantine on arrival except for those arriving from ‘safe corridor countries.’

Entry form required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Passengers must sign a declaration stating that they have spent the past 14-days in a country that is on the list of “safe corridor” countries designated by Malta. Travellers who have not spent at least 14-days in the countries listed in safe-corridor countries will need a special permit from health authorities and may be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

• All arrivals must show a “Public Health Declaration form” and “Passenger Locator Form” on arrival. The forms can be found on the website of Malta airport.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Malta airports have reopened for commercial flights. Ferry flights, repatriation flights, and humanitarian flights are currently operating.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Borders at airports and ports are open. The authorities have relaxed the travel restrictions between Malta and Gozo.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There is no curfew in Malta.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Physical distancing norms should be strictly followed.

• General gatherings are limited to six people only.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Every vessel and public transport will operate with reduced passenger capacity, and travellers will be required to wear face masks.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential shops are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels and other accommodations are open provided they follow COVID-19 guidelines.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions.

• Restaurants are open. Everyone must be seated. All restaurants must close between 23:00 and 5:00 (local time).

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars are closed until 1 December. Snack bars and kiosks are open but are not allowed to sell any alcoholic beverage and must close by 23:00 (local time).

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Tourism sites are open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums are open.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Hairdressers and non-essential shops are open. In hair and beauty salons, only one person per 10 square meters is allowed inside.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Worship places are allowed to reopen.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Gatherings at any event should not exceed more than 100 people in indoor spaces and 300 in outdoor spaces. Those in attendance must maintain a minimum distance of 2 meters per person.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing face masks is mandatory in public places.

Other

• Nightclubs, discos, cinemas are closed. Boat parties, contact sports are suspended.

• Sports facilities, law courts, daycare centres are open.

• Gyms are open.

建議

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.