Malta Beach Holidays

You can travel to Malta without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism.

Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

At border control, you may need to show a return or onward ticket and prove you have enough money for your stay.

You will need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo, under the new Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) on your first visit.

Visits to other Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.

You must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination if you're arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk.

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into Malta, with exceptions for powdered baby milk, baby food, and special medical or pet foods.

Watch out for pickpockets on crowded buses between Valletta and St Julian's during the summer season.

In bars and clubs in Paceville, always keep your drink in sight to avoid spiking and check your bill for overcharging.

Stay with your friends and do not go off with people you do not know to reduce the risk of assault.

While swimming at beaches, understand and follow the lifeguard flag safety system, particularly avoiding red flag areas.

Smoking cannabis in public is illegal and will result in a fine, even though it can be used at home by residents.

Be aware that bird hunting with firearms is common in rural areas during spring and autumn, and hunting zones are rarely marked.

Use caution when exchanging money or using ATMs, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.