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Malta Travel Information

All travel information to be used for guidance purposes only

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Maltese & English
Electricity: 240V AC 50Hz. The three-pin rectangular plug system is used, as in Britain.
International Direct Dialling Code: 356
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence required
Currency: Euro
Business/Social Hints: All executives speak English, many also speak Italian, French and/or German. As from April 05 smoking in restaurants and bars is prohibited unless a designated smoking room is provided. There are also restrictions on smoking on public transport. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays: 2010
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 10 Feb Feast of St Paul`s Shipwreck, 19 Mar St Joseph`s Day, 31 Mar Freedom Day, 2 Apr Good Friday, 1 May Labour Day, 7 Jun Sette Giugno (Commemoration of 1919 Riot), 29 Jun Feast of St Peter and St Paul, 14 Aug Assumption Day, 8 Sep Our Lady of Victories, 21 Sep Independence Day, 8 Dec Immaculate Conception, 13 Dec Republic Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Emergency Services: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
Clothing: Lightweights with warmer clothes and rainwear for winter months

HEALTH AND SAFETY

No recommended immunisations however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations. Malta is a participant of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care. Malta has reciprocal health agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom. Nationals of these countries, visiting the Islands for no longer than one month, are entitled to free medical and hospital care in both Malta and Gozo. Tap water is safe to drink.

PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION

Passport General: Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of a National Identity Card issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain & Switzerland
2) Holders of national passports expired within 5 years issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal Spain & Switzerland
3) Holders of national passports expired within 1 year issued to nationals of Germany
Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for duration of stay in Malta
Visa General: The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Malta
2) For stays up to 3 months by:
a) Citizens of United Kingdom
b) Citizens of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders only), Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
c) Macao citizens holding "Regio Administrative Especial de Macao" passports