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Traveler Snapshot: Malta

A quick reference for planning your trip: visas, weather, health, and the essentials.

Visa & Entry

For US passport holders

Schengen^*: 90 days visa-free within 180 days for US, UK, Canada, Australia. ETIAS expected.

^* Schengen Area: a group of 29 European countries that share one border-free travel zone. US passport holders can visit the whole area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, and that limit is shared across all Schengen countries (not counted separately per country).

Weather & Climate

Mediterranean: very hot dry summers 86-95°F (30-35°C), mild wet winters 59°F (15°C).

Best Time to Visit

April–June and September–October; hot and busy mid-summer.

Health & Vaccinations

No special vaccines required. Routine vaccinations recommended.

Safety

Very safe. Drive on the left; take care with summer sea conditions.

Fast Facts

Capital: Valletta
Currency: Euro (EUR, €)
Languages: Maltese, English
Time zone: CET (UTC+1), summer UTC+2
Power: Type G plug, 230V
Emergency: 112

Visa and entry notes here are written for US passport holders on typical short-stay tourism. Requirements vary by nationality, so if you hold a different passport your rules may differ. Guidance can change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or a licensed travel-health provider before you travel.