Is It Safe to Travel to Malta in 2026?
Malta - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. It consists of an archipelago 80 km (50 mi) south of Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya.
Is It Safe to Travel to Malta in 2026?
Malta is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Malta. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for alerts from the U.S. Embassy. Prepare a plan for emergency situations and review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers should remain aware of petty crime in urban areas, particularly in tourist hotspots like Valletta and St. Julian's.
Business travelers can expect reliable infrastructure and services, though they should remain cautious of minor corruption in dealings.
Families with children may face limited healthcare options outside urban centers, but overall safety is generally good for family activities.
Remote workers can find good connectivity in urban areas, but should avoid rural locations where internet access may be inconsistent.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Malta.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Malta has an overall threat severity of 1.1 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 3.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 87/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Maltese / English
Vaccinations
Required:
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months.
- Yellow Fever: Vaccine is not recommended for travelers from the United States. Vaccine is required for travelers ≥9 months old coming from countries with risk for YF virus transmission.
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Malta
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More Malta Data
Free — 87/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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