As of July 25, Malta will abolish all remaining entry restrictions that were introduced in the wake of the corona pandemic. This means that people who have not been vaccinated no longer need a negative test to visit the popular Mediterranean island.

As the Maltese Ministry of Health announced in a statement, foreign nationals will be allowed to enter Malta again from July 25 without any proof of corona. Until then, a certificate according to the 3G principle will be required from all arrivals aged twelve and over, i.e. proof of vaccination, recovery or negative test. The latter can be a PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old or a rapid antigen test that is no more than 24 hours old. For the Mediterranean island, which is popular with holidaymakers, the relaxation is a big step, so far the government had pursued a very strict anti-corona strategy.

Even in everyday life, locals and travelers in Malta almost no longer have to comply with corona measures. Mouth and nose protection is only mandatory on airplanes and in healthcare facilities. However, shops and services on the island can decide for themselves whether to ask their customers to wear a mask. In addition, the usual distance requirements continue to apply.