The smallest member state of the European Union will soon be welcoming holidaymakers again. Corona measures must be observed on site. As of July 1, 2020, quarantine is not necessary either on entry or return.

From July 1, 2020, residents from Austria, Germany and Switzerland, among others, will be able to enter the Mediterranean state of Malta again without quarantine. According to the Ministry of Tourism, a 14-day quarantine is no longer required from this day. Since June 16, 2020, self-isolation is no longer necessary when re-entering Austria.

The Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Malta recommends that travelers should contact the relevant authorities if they have any questions or concerns. The embassies and consulates are suitable contact points for this and can provide competent and binding information.

Malta will implement strict hygiene requirements in hotels and restaurants, but also on the beaches. This is intended to protect tourists, but also their own population, from being infected with the corona virus. Some measures are also being taken at Luqa Airport that travelers must observe. For example, the Flughafen Wien AG subsidiary uses special thermal imaging cameras that are supposed to automatically recognize passengers with high body temperatures. Another new feature is that all of the airport's terraces have been completely banned from smoking until further notice. In the terminals, on public transport and in shops, it is currently mandatory to wear protective face masks.

After landing at Luqa Airport, the health authorities carry out random checks. These consist in measuring the body temperature of the travelers and if the temperature exceeds 37,2 degrees Celsius, further interviews are carried out by public health officials. It is expressly pointed out that you must confirm that you have been in your country of residence or in countries with a similar pandemic status in the four weeks prior to departure. Malta requires that the so-called "Passenger Locator Form" be filled out during the flight or at the latest at the airport and handed over to the officials. These are intended to facilitate traceability in the event of an infection.

When re-entering Austria, Germany and Switzerland, according to the current information, neither a negative corona test nor a 14-day quarantine is required.