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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Kieran Isgin

Malta holiday entry requirements, testing and Covid face mask rules

Currently, there is no risk of Malta moving to the Amber list, according to the government's website.

Because of this, holidaymakers should feel the little risk of unseen issues when booking their holiday to Malta- as far as coronavirus is concerned.

Malta is home to some of the most beautiful sites in the Medittareaniean, from the elegant structures in the capital of Valetta to the quaint isle of Gozo, there is plenty for British tourists to enjoy in the region.

Compared to some other countries, Malta's coronavirus situation has not been too unmanageable with a total of over 30,000 cases and an average of over 100 cases a day.

However, these cases are rising close to Malta's peak in March where the average was over 300 cases a day.

Despite being on the green list, Malta still has some strict entry requirements and local restrictions which, if not followed, could lead to local authorities refusing your entry.

Mgarr harbor, Gozo island, Malta (Getty Images)

Vaccines and other entry requirements

In recent days there's been some confusion between Britain and Malta's rules on what vaccines are accepted to allow people entry into the country.

A British couple were previously sent home from trying to get on a flight to Malta after the batch of AstraZeneca vaccines they received was considered invalid by Maltese officials.

However, the Transport Secretary announced on Twitter after the incident that: "The Maltese authorities have amended their travel advice so anyone who has an OXFORD AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK (regardless of manufacture location) is able to travel without being turned away - with all vaccines having gone through rigorous safety and quality checks."

Malta requires all travellers aged 12 and over to provide proof of full vaccination status- the NHS app's pass is accepted by Maltese authorities.

Children aged five to 11 will have to show evidence of a negative PCR test result instead of proof of full vaccination-this should be taken within 72 hours before your arrival in Malta.

Children under the age of five do not need to be vaccinated to show evidence of a negative test.

All travellers must also complete a Public Health Travel Declaration Form and a Passenger Locator Form - these forms must be completed prior to departure as you will need to present them to airline officials in the UK and Malta at screening stations.

Local rules and regulations

Face coverings are mandatory in public spaces both outdoors and indoors in Malta.

Official documents from the Maltese government states: "Any person who fails to abide by the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the payment of a penalty of hundred euros (€100) for each and every instance in which these regulations are breached."

A maximum of 2 people may remove their masks in outside public spaces if they have been vaccinated and they have an official vaccination certificate.

Mask wearing on beaches is advised but not required and won't result in a penalty.

Discos and nightclubs are closed. Groups in public places are limited to 6 people unless from the same household.

A maximum of 4 households can meet indoors, although it is recommended not to gather in private residences.

Restaurants and snack bars are open with a limit of 6 people per table.

Social distancing is encouraged with 2 metres between people.

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