Traveling in times of Corona may require some preparation. The requirements also differ greatly within the European Union. The planned Green Pass will not change that much. The member states are still free to determine the entry requirements themselves.

As a result, even with the start of the Green Passport at EU level, not all countries will accept the results of rapid antigen tests. Just recently, Spain announced that for the Entry also sufficient rapid test results are. Previously, one insisted on PCR results.

The example of Malta shows that vaccinated persons are not yet given easier entry into all EU countries. The Mediterranean state for the time being only accepts Maltese vaccination certificates. In order to be able to obtain this, a Maltese ID card is required. For everyone else, the same rule applies: a negative PCR test is required - vaccination or not.

It is planned that with the EU-wide start of the Green Passport, foreign vaccinations will also allow entry to Malta, but there is still a long way to go. Austria will not implement vaccinations in the Green Pass, at least for the time being. Politicians downplay the problem and point out that you can have your electronic vaccination certificate printed out. This is not recognized by Malta and Germany, among others, as formal requirements are not met.

To enter the Mediterranean country, the PLF form and a declaration that you have only been in certain countries in the last few days are therefore required. In addition, a negative PCR result, which must not be older than 72 hours, must be presented. It is urgently recommended to take the documents with you in paper form, as a control by the health department takes place after the formal entry. This is where the forms and the PCR results are collected. Results of rapid antigen tests do not entitle you to enter the country. It is also recommended that the PCR results are taken along in English.

Those who cannot present a test result have to undergo a PCR test at Luqa Airport at a price of 120 euros. Alternatively, a 14-day quarantine can be started. Theoretically, the test can also be carried out in any other test center in Malta and Gozo, but the result must then be sent to the Ministry of Health and you are under quarantine until it is formally lifted.

Tips:

• If you are unsure how to fill out the two forms, you can contact the staff of the Ministry of Health at Luqa Airport. This is easily recognizable because it wears uniforms that are typical for the job. The health department employees help passengers fill out the forms. Danger! Some airlines want to have PCR and completed forms shown before boarding.
• The entry declaration (Office of Deputy Prime Minister) is can be downloaded from this link provided.
• The PLF form is can be downloaded from this link provided.