With effect from Monday 9th May 2022, COVID-19 restrictions related to travel will once again be relaxed, as countries will no longer be classified as Red or Dark Red.
This also means that the need for pre-travel authorisation by the Superintendent of Public Health from countries which until now are on the dark red list will no longer be needed.
As from the 9th May 2022, travel to Malta will only depend on the immunity of the person, and for this reason, a recognised valid vaccine certificate/a recognised valid COVID-19 recovery certificate/Negative PCR Test taken not more than 72 hours prior to arrival/Negative Rapid Test taken not more than 24 hours prior to arrival – will still be required for travel to Malta, with children aged 6 or younger being exempt from presenting any of the above-mentioned documents.
If either of these documents are not presented upon arrival, a 10-day mandatory quarantine will apply, which is reduced to 7 days following a negative test.
Travel Requirements (6 years+)
Travel to Malta is permitted by showing ONE of the following documents
Vaccination Certificate
The vaccination certificate must indicate that no less than 14 days and no more than 270 days have passed since the last dose of the primary vaccination series or if the person has received a booster dose.
For persons aged less than 18 years this validity period is not applicable.
Recovery Certificate
The certificate must indicate that no less than 14 days and no more than 180 days have passed since date of the first positive test. Only the following certificates are currently being accepted:
1. EU Digital COVID certificate.
2. Digital COVID certificate having been recognised as equivalent to EU Digital COVID certificate based on EU equivalence decisions issued by the European Commission.
3. Test Certificate of a positive PCR test received not less than 14 days and not more than 180 days prior to travel together with valid proof of a negative PCR test obtained no more than 72 hours before arrival in Malta.
Certificate of negative test result
Only the following test certificates are currently accepted:
1. Negative PCR test result obtained no more than 72 hours before arrival issued from an accredited lab in English. If unavailable in English, an English translation certified by the laboratory or a medical doctor is to be presented.
2. Negative rapid antigen test result obtained no more than 24 hours before arrival in the format of the EU Digital COVID certificate. RAT tests are not accepted unless on the EU digital COVID certificate format.
Results from self-testing are not accepted.
Exemptions
Children
– Children younger than 6 years do not need to provide a negative PCR test certificate upon arrival.
Quarantine:
Travellers over the age of 6 years arriving in Malta without ONE of the documents listed above will be subject to a mandatory quarantine period of 10 days, which may be ended earlier should the traveler take a Covid-19 test on the 7th day and receive a negative result
Valid Vaccine Certificates
The vaccine certificate must confirm that you have received the full dosage of an EMA approved vaccine administered at least 14 days prior to arrival in Malta. The certificate must also be one which is recognised by the Superintendent of Public Health, namely:
– Maltese Vaccination Certificate
– EU Digital COVID Certificate – valid for all EU Member States (Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Benin, Cabo Verde, Colombia, El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vatican City have joined the EU Digital COVID Certificate framework, and therefore, the vaccination certificates issued by the countries’ health authorities are also being accepted by the Maltese Authorities)
– Albanian Digital COVID Certificate / Certifikate dixhitale shqiptare COVID
– Republic of Angola Digital Certificate of Vaccination Against COVID-19
– Argentina Ministero de Salud COVID-19 Vaccination
– Armenia Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate issued through the United Information System of Electronic Healthcare in the Republic of Armenia
– Australian Vaccine Certificate verified through the Medicare Express Plus App
– Republic of Azerbaijan Vaccination Card
– Kingdom of Bahrain Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination Certificate
– Government of Bermuda Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
– Bosnia and Herzegovina Republika Srpska Certificate of Covid-19 Vaccination
– Bosnia and Herzegovina Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
– Brazil Certificado Nacional de Vacinacao COVID-19 (Using Conectesus App)
– Canada COVID-19 Provincial Immunisation Records of the following provinces, as verified by the Verifly app: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador
– Official Chile Digital Vaccination Certificate
– China Vaccine Certificates (International Travel Health Certificate in WeChat App)
– Sultanate of Oman Immunisation Certificate for COVID-19
– Government of Pakistan Immunisation Certificate for Covid-19
– Palestinian Ministry of Health Vaccination Certificate
– Peru Ministero de Salud – Certificado de Vacunacion
– Republic of the Philippines International Certificate of Vaccination (with QR code)
– Republic of Rwanda Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate issued by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (only on presentation of mobile phone number and respective code)
– Saudi Arabia Vaccination Certificate issued by sehhaty.sa
– Serbian Green Certificate with a readable QR code
– Singapore Vaccination Certificate
– Sri Lanka Ministry of Health Certificate of Covid-19 Vaccination
– Republic of South Africa COVID-19 E-Vaccination Certificate (Using Verifly App)
– South Korea Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate issued through the COOV app.
– Taiwan Vaccine Certificate (as shown on NHI App)
– United Republic of Tanzania Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination
– Turkish Vaccination Certificate with a readable QR code
– Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Vaccination Certificate
– UAE Al Hosn Vaccine Certificate
– Republic of Uganda COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
– United States CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card with an EMA-approved vaccine, verified digitally through the VeriFLY app.
– United Kingdom Vaccination Certificates:
England: NHS Covid Pass (Digital App and NHS Letter)
Wales: NHS Covid Pass Letter
Scotland: NHS Letter demonstrating Covid-19 vaccination status
Northern Ireland: Vaccination document
– Vietnam COVID Digital Pass (as shown on PC-COVID App)
The Maltese Health Authority is also accepting recognised vaccine certificates with a booster dose of an EMA approved vaccine following a primary full schedule with a WHO approved vaccine on a recognised vaccine certificate.
– Vaccines that have been accepted under WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) Procedure are also recognised. In the case of vaccines that are not yet authorised by the EMA, the traveller also needs to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to their arrival in Malta. A list of the vaccines that have been accepted under WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) Procedure can be found here.
Chartering (availability and regulations)
No Charter Regulation- Charters are allowed subject to COVID19 protocols – All crew and guests needs to present a vaccination certificate which is recognized by the Superintendent of Health as per above travel information.
Curfew hours
N/A
Public health measures in place
Mandatory to wear a face mask in hospital, care homes and flights only.
Public Gatherings
Allowed
Restaurants & Bars
Bars and restaurants are open
Yachts Arrivals
All arrivals needs to be approved by local port medic within 24hrs prior entering Maltese Waters after submitting the pre arrival documents required.
Contact
For further information, please contact the BWA Yachting local team at malta@bwayachting.com
Travel requirements vary by country and may change at short notice.
