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Malta Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Malta right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Malta at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Malta.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Malta?

Visa requirements for Malta depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Q: What are the emergency numbers in Malta?

Emergency services in Malta: General 112. Tap any number on the country page to call directly from a mobile device.

Valletta

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-05-28Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalValletta

LanguageEnglish

CurrencyEUR · euro

TimezoneUTC+01:00

Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2025-05-28

Risk Level1 / 4

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Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Malta. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Malta. If you decide to travel to Malta: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Malta. Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

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Tap any number to call from a mobile device

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US Embassy

Consulate

Valletta

3 Vjal il-Furjana, Floriana FRN 1630

+356-2560-2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Malta right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Malta at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Malta.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Malta?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Malta?

Emergency services in Malta: General 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Malta safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Malta is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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