Malta Relaxes Covid Travel Restrictions for Not Fully Vaccinated Travelers

As part of its Covid-19 departure strategy, Malta will eliminate its quarantine requirement for travelers who are not fully vaccinated starting next week.

Travelers arriving from a nation on the red list will be able to enter the archipelago with a negative PCR test taken up to 72 hours before to arrival starting 11th April.

People holding a recognized Covid recovery certificate who arrive within 180 days of the expiration date are also allowed to enter the country.

Non-fully vaccinated travelers would no longer be required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, according to the reforms announced by the country’s deputy prime minister and minister for health, Chris Fearne.

From April 10, vaccination certificates will no longer be necessary for standing outdoor events or seated inside groups.

Clayton Bartolo, the Minister of Tourism, stated: “The decision to ease further Covid-19 restrictions related to travel continues to be a turning point in the government’s efforts to drive the Maltese Islands back to normality.”

The decision, according to Johann Buttigieg, chief executive of the Malta Tourism Authority, is “excellent news” for the country’s tourism business.

He continued, “The authority welcomes this announcement which will continue to pave the way forward for the tourism sector to continue recovering after the pandemic.

“Today’s announcement essentially means that persons who, for some reason or other, are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit Malta without the need for mandatory quarantine.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone back to explore the Maltese islands.”