Check that your passport is stamped when entering or leaving the Schengen area via Malta as a visitor. Border guards use passport stamps to check that you are bordering the 90-day visa-free for short stays in the Schengen area. If there are no relevant entry or exit stamps in your passport, the border guards will assume that you have crossed your border without a visa. The Maltese authorities lay down and apply the entry requirements. If you are unsure how the entry requirements for Malta apply to you, contact the British embassy, high commission or consulate. Check with your transportation company for passport requirements before travelling. The rules of validity of the passport may be stricter than the conditions of entry into the country. Now that Malta has dropped its entry requirements, the country is expected to see a higher number of arrivals in August, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Travel requirements are a political decision made by the Maltese authorities, and anyone considering travel to Malta should check the latest information from local authorities on requirements for international passengers arriving in the country. For more information, see Reopen www.traveltomalta.gov.mt and EU. If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a Maltese citizen, our ability to provide you with consular services during your stay may be limited. They may also be subject to other entry/exit regulations. Travellers are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Malta.
Further information on entry requirements is available on the Maltese government`s website. The European Tourism Commission`s quarterly report shows that Malta recorded a high number of tourist arrivals in May, slightly less than its pre-pandemic volume. Given the fact that most travellers have been reluctant to reach Malta due to the restrictions, now that COVID entry requirements have been lifted, more travellers may choose to visit Malta in August. When travelling with a temporary passport or emergency travel document, different entry requirements may apply. Before you leave, ask your nearest foreign representative about your destination. Although the Canadian government issues passports with an «X» gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. In countries where the gender identifier «X» is not recognized, entry restrictions may apply. Before you leave, ask your nearest foreign representative about your destination. Some European Union countries may not recognize or accept proof of vaccination issued by Canadian provinces and territories for entry or exempt from quarantine.
You may need translation, notarial certification, legalization or legalization of the document. For more information on entry and exit requirements for the destination, including COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please refer to the Entry and Exit Requirements section. In Malta, some restrictions remain in place and may change in the short term. For more information, see the COVID-19 Guide www.traveltomalta.gov.mt and Malta — Visit Malta. With the exception of Malta, 25 other EU/Schengen countries have already dropped all their COVID entry requirements. Most governments have introduced restrictions and special entry and exit requirements for their territory due to COVID-19. These measures may be imposed suddenly and include: Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada* It is important to note that entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office to the destination you will be visiting to check for additional entry requirements. Travellers do not need to fill out a passenger locator form to enter Malta.
Find out more about possible entry requirements for yellow fever (Vaccines section). UK emergency travel documents are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Malta. This page reflects the UK Government`s understanding of the current rules for people travelling with a full UK citizen passport for the most common types of travel. The list of countries that have lifted their entry requirements includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland. Each country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet the entry or exit requirements of your destination. Visitmalta — The official tourism website for Malta, Gozo and Comino. (mta.com.mt) Malta International Airport The announcement of the lifting of entry requirements was made earlier this month by Malta`s official travel portal, Visit Malta.
The portal said travelers, regardless of their country of origin, will be allowed to enter with restriction once restrictions are lifted. E-mail: covid19.health@gov.mt and tourismcovid-19helpline@visitmalta.com To stay, work or study, for business trips or for other reasons, you must meet the entry requirements of the Maltese government. Check with the Maltese High Commission what type of visa and/or work permit you need. All of these countries allow restricted entry, meaning travelers do not need to present a vaccination, recovery, or testing certificate upon arrival. Malta has decided to lift entry restrictions despite the high number of reported cases of infection in the EU. According to the World Health Organization, Malta has recorded 3,425 new cases of coronavirus infection in the past seven days. The Maltese authorities have announced that as of today, 25 July, the country will no longer maintain COVID-19 entry restrictions. Certain activities, objects and behaviour are prohibited on Malta`s beaches.
Make sure you know the rules. Drivers must not comply with traffic rules or follow safe driving practices. They don`t always give in to pedestrians or bicycles. Although illegal, double parking is common.
