ARTICLE UPDATED: July 14, 2021
It has been announced that starting July 14, 2021, tourists, aged 12 and older, can only travel to Malta if they have a vaccination certificate, for two doses, and issued after 14 days from the date of the second dose. If you’re not fully vaccinated, you shall undergo a mandatory quarantine at your own expense. Learn more.
Malta is trying to attract more tourists this year, so summer 2021 is the best time to travel to Malta as you’ll get paid for your vacation.
Malta reopened its borders for tourists on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and the government has decided to financially reward all visitors traveling to this beautiful country. Do you want to know if you can travel to Malta, what the flight schedule looks like, and how you can get paid for your visit? Keep reading.
If you’re ready to go, check out this 7-day Malta travel itinerary. It’ll show you all the best places you don’t want to miss when visiting Malta.
Here is what you’ll find in this article:
Can all travelers visit Malta?
What are the restrictions when visiting Malta?
Is there a flight schedule to Malta already?
How do I get paid when visiting Malta?
What are the best places to visit in Malta?
Valletta - the capital of Malta and a World Heritage Site
Can all travelers visit Malta?
No! As of July 14, 2021, tourists, aged 12 and older, can only travel to Malta if they have a vaccination certificate. Learn more.
Malta has a list of countries where restrictions apply based on what country you’re coming from. See the color system below and check here the color of the country you’re coming from.
IMPORTANT: As of July 14, 2021 all countries/zones previously listed as amber will be classified as red.
Green list – You only need to fill in a self-declaration form to confirm that you didn’t travel outside the safe countries in the last 30 days. Currently, there are no countries on the green list!
Amber list – You’ll need following:
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Submit a negative PCR test before boarding your flight to Malta. The test can’t be older than 72 hours prior to arrival in Malta.
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Fill in the Public Health Travel Declaration Form.
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Fill in the Passenger Locator Form.
Currently, there are no countries on the amber list!
Red list – As a person aged 12 and over you’ll need following:
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A COVID-19 vaccination certificate recognized by the Superintendent of Public Health, i.e.
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A valid Maltese vaccination certificate or
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A printed NHS Vaccination Letter with the subject 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination confirmation: two doses received' or
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An EU Digital COVID vaccination certificate.
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Fill in the Public Health Travel Declaration and Passenger Locator Form prior to boarding.
Dark red list – Special permission is required when traveling to Malta from dark red countries. Learn more.
What are the restrictions when visiting Malta?
Right now, there are still restrictions in place, and you should be aware of them before planning your trip to Malta. As mentioned above, you’ll need to be fully vaccinated and to fill in the Public Health Travel Declaration and Passenger Locator Form prior to boarding.
You’ll also go through a thermal screening after your arrival at the Maltese airport. If your body temperature is higher than 37.2 degrees C, you will be interviewed by the Local Health Authorities.
You’re required to wear a face mask in all outdoor and indoor public spaces. It’s mandatory for everyone older than 3 years. Only travelers who are under 3 years of age or have a valid medical reason are exempt from wearing a face mask. Learn more about standards on the use of face masks.
Is there a flight schedule to Malta for summer 2021?
Yes, there is! Here you can download the flight schedule from European countries to Malta in summer 2021.
If you already booked your flight to Malta and want to contact the airline to make sure you have everything you need for your trip, here is the contact information for all the airlines flying to Malta.check here
Comino island
How do I get paid when visiting Malta?
This is the best part! There is an incentive scheme offered to tourists. This is a great opportunity for you if you plan your trip to Malta in summer 2021.
If you’re an independent traveler* and stay in Malta for at least 3 nights in a hotel, you’ll get some money back. You’ll be rewarded based on the type of a hotel you’re staying in.
*Independent traveler means you’re booking your stay directly with the hotel without any travel agent or holiday company.
Here is the incentive scheme:
€100 per person on every booking in a 5* Hotel.
€75 per person on every booking in a 4* Hotel.
€50 per person on every booking in a 3* Hotel.
The scheme applies to tourists arriving on or after June 1, 2021.
This incentive will be paid partially by your hotel and partially by the government. It means you can make up to €200 per person when staying in a 5* hotel for 3 nights or longer.
And if you make your journey further to the Maltese island Gozo, you’ll get additional 10% discount for your stay.
Cool, isn’t it? If you still can’t believe it, you can check it out here.
Do you want to know which hotels in Malta will pay you for your visit?
Here is the document including all hotels participating in the incentive scheme. These hotels will be giving you financial incentives if you book directly through the links in this document. Check it out!
The government hopes to attract up to 35,000 tourists and made a budget of €3.5M for this incentive scheme. Once the budget runs out, this incentive scheme ends, so start planning your trip today!
What are the best places to visit in Malta?
You’ll find the answer in the Travel Challenge Book: Europe. If you love checking countries and popular travel destinations you visited off your bucket list, then you should check out this book. It’ll inspire your future trip to Malta and help you keep track of your travel adventures there.
Here are the TOP 10 places in Malta you don’t want to miss on your trip:
Valletta – Explore the capital of Malta and a World Heritage Site.
St. Julian’s - Have some tasty local food in one of the best restaurants in Malta. St. Julian’s is known as a place full of great restaurants and bars.
Megalithic Temples of Malta – Visit several prehistoric temples built on Malta known to be some of the oldest temples in history, with some dating back to before the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Some of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Mdina – Walk along the narrow streets Malta’s medieval capital.
Mosta Rotunda – Visit the magnificent dome that survived a bombing during World War II.
Gozo Island – Enjoy some time of relaxation on this small, green, and rural island with amazing panoramas.
Blue Lagoon – Swim and snorkel in crystal clear turquoise blue waters on a small Comino island.
Popeye Village - Have fun in this little film set famous for a muscled one-eyed spinach loving sailor. Popeye Village is one of the major tourist attractions in Malta.
Blue Grotto – Discover several sea caverns on the south east coast of Malta.
Marsaxlokk – Walk through this traditional fishing village and buy some souvenirs on the local market.
I hope this will inspire you to visit Malta and make unforgettable travel memories.