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Travel to Malta: Quarantine Exemptions

Note (2026): Malta’s former Citizenship by Investment program has been replaced by the Citizenship by Merit framework.

November 2021 Update: Special travel exemption

Individuals and their family members who are required to travel to Malta as part of their application under the "Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations" (Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalisation (MEIN) may qualify for a special travel protocol.

This protocol, which is an exemption awarded on a case-by-case basis, authorizes the applicant/s to enter Malta without the need for a 14-day quarantine if the applicant complies with the special protocol restrictions. Other travelers, who do not receive the exemption, are required to observe the 14-day quarantine currently in effect.

To qualify for the exemption, the applicants' visit to Malta may not exceed 48 hours between point of arrival and departure.

Upon arrival in Malta, applicants will be required to show a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to travel. Applicants will then be required to stay in a government-approved hotel for the entirety of their stay in the country. Applicants are only allowed to leave the hotel in order to attend the necessary biometrics collection appointment, after which they must return to the hotel.

Travel to and from the hotel is to occur in a private vehicle, with airport transfers handled by the local authorities.

Once biometrics have been collected, and not more than 48 hours after arrival, applicants must again leave the country.

Our office will handle all exemption requests for our clients, and we can provide the required private transportation while in the country in order to make your visit to Malta as comfortable as possible.

We encourage our prospects and clients to take advantage of this exemption while it is still available. For the most current travel updates please visit the official website of the Malta Health Ministry.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Because residency and citizenship frameworks can evolve over time please contact us to speak with an advisor or to receive a preliminary quotation. The information provided in this blog post is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or financial advice.

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