Malta updates entry requirements

With UK Divers excited about the possibility to now travel to Malta this Summer as it is now on the Green List, the Malta Ministry for Health has announced that all arrivals from the United Kingdom will need to present proof of full vaccination in the form of the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Letter issued by the NHS. Only the paper version of the NHS COVID letter will be accepted which can be requested online or by calling 119. The vaccination certificate will be not accepted in digital or downloaded PDF form. It must be the printed version issued directly from the NHS.  For further information visit: https://www.visitmalta.com/en/info/new-covid-19-updates/?update29Jun

Only fully vaccinated persons (second vaccination + 14 days) can travel to Malta from the United Kingdom. Other vaccination certificates accepted include the Maltese vaccination certificate and the from today, 1st July 2021, the EU digital COVID vaccine certificate.

Update 01.07.21: From 01 July 2021, the Malta Ministry for Health has announced that it will accept proof of full vaccination in the form of digital COVID passes, this includes the NHS app or the vaccination certificate in digital or downloaded PDF form.

Children aged 5-11 can travel if they accompany vaccinated parents or legal guardians provided they provide a negative nasopharyngeal PCR test carried out within 72 hours before arrival in Malta. Children under 5 do not need a test, while those aged 12+ can only travel with a full vaccination certificate.

A Maltese resident or citizen not in possession of an accepted vaccine certificate can proceed to Malta only after seeking pre-authorization from covid19.vetting@gov.mt.