Consult your doctor well in advance of your trip if you need vaccinations for Malta. The EHIC does not replace appropriate travel insurance from a reputable insurer. It does not cover medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or treatment of a non-urgent nature. Also, some private hospitals may not accept EHIC, so you should contact the hospital administrator beforehand. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on travel from Ireland to Malta. There is no requirement to provide vaccination/test certificates for COVID-19. Visitmalta – The official tourism website for Malta, Gozo and Comino. (mta.com.mt) Malta International Airport General Information for Dual Citizens Some European Union countries may not recognize or accept vaccination certificates issued by Canadian provinces and territories for entry or exempt from quarantine. You may need translation, notarial certification, legalization or legalization of the document. The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our travel advice so you can make informed decisions about your international travel. Before traveling, the ministry strongly recommends that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers all medical expenses abroad, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains, and legal fees. You should check all exclusions and in particular if your policy covers you for the activities you wish to do.
Before you travel, check to see if any restrictions or requirements are still in place. Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a travel health kit, especially if you`re travelling outside of major city centres. Road improvement projects and works are currently widespread and can cause significant delays and traffic disruptions. It should also be noted that some roads in Malta are in poor condition and local driving standards can be poor. In addition, pedestrians should be especially careful, especially in urban areas. In 2018, Malta recorded an average of 3.8 deaths per million inhabitants, compared to an Irish average of 3.1 road deaths per million inhabitants (source: European Commission). No matter where you are travelling, talk to a doctor before you travel to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19. If you are travelling to Malta, our travel tips and updates will give you practical tips and useful information. Other amendments relate to recent offences under the Public Health Act and related recent legal opinions. These offences now fall under the jurisdiction of the commissioners of justice and will be prosecuted under the Justice Commissioners Act, which has been amended accordingly to avoid further burdens on local courts.
Currently, this includes all offences committed in the course of enforcing quarantine instructions and enforcing orders relating to: The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his/her personal safety. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or if you are in transit to a non-EU country. The government has enacted recent amendments to the Public Health Act (Act 121 of 2020) to further expand and define the powers of the Superintendent of Public Health. In addition to prescribing specific measures and orders, the Superintendent may also take such other measures as he or she considers appropriate in his or her discretion to prevent and mitigate these diseases. These now include all other ancillary orders or measures, including extensions of time limits (legal, judicial or otherwise) affected by the closure of government offices and other premises where public services are provided. This may include, for example, the extension of limitation periods for civil actions, which currently cannot be advanced due to the closure of courts and their registries. Be sure to purchase travel insurance that covers medical evacuation and hospitalization. Malta COVID-19 Guide – Visit Malta, provides updates and information, including a list of private service providers for travel-related testing.
In parts of southern Europe, food and water can also transmit diseases such as hepatitis A. Follow food and water safety precautions when travelling to southern Europe. When in doubt, keep this in mind. Boil it, cook it, peel it or leave it! There are severe penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs, and offenders found guilty are subject to heavy fines and imprisonment. Possession of relatively small amounts of drugs such as ecstasy can result in a mandatory prison sentence. Latest Updates: Health Section Updated – Travel Health Information (Public Health Agency of Canada) Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use to travel. In Malta, some restrictions remain in place and may change in the short term. For more information, see the COVID-19 Guide www.traveltomalta.gov.mt and Malta – Visit Malta. E-mail address: covid19.health@gov.mt and tourismcovid-19helpline@visitmalta.com If, at the end of proceedings before a court, chamber, commission, committee or other body not operating on the premises of the courts, an act must be submitted to the court and a legal, judicial or administrative time limit applies to such submission, this period shall be suspended for 20 days: which begins with the repeal of this decision. As an Irish resident, you are entitled to healthcare through the public system of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland if you become ill or injured while temporarily in that country.
Make sure you get or renew your EHIC (the new name for E111) before you go, and remember that you`ll need it for everyone travelling in your group. We cannot pay for emergency medical repatriation, repatriation of remains or expenses incurred as a result of a personal emergency during your stay abroad. If you purchase appropriate travel insurance, these costs will be covered, unless you have violated the terms and conditions. Travelers to any destination in the world can develop traveler`s diarrhea by eating contaminated water or food. The Maltese government has issued a number of legal opinions to keep the COVID-19 situation under control and reduce the risk of infection. When travelling with a temporary passport or emergency travel document, different entry requirements may apply. Before you leave, ask your nearest foreign representative about your destination. Check with your transportation company for passport requirements before travelling. The rules of validity of the passport may be stricter than the conditions of entry into the country. It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a series of COVID-19 vaccines in Canada and any recommended additional doses prior to travel. There is evidence that vaccines are highly effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19.
While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, there may still be a risk of infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a series of vaccines has an increased risk of contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 and a higher risk of serious illness when travelling abroad. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illicit drugs are severe. Convicted offenders face long prison sentences and heavy fines. Citizens planning to travel abroad should consider the ongoing risk of testing positive for COVID-19 abroad, and it is recommended to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage. Before departure and during the trip, we encourage citizens to read our travel tips, follow us on Twitter and register with the nearest Irish embassy or consulate. As a result of recent changes to this legal notice, restaurants, cafeterias, snack bars and clubs that have outdoor seating will be able to offer outdoor services to their customers, while restaurants, cafeterias, snack bars and clubs that do not have outdoor seating will be able to offer their customers indoor services with reduced capacity and with social distancing measures in place. In its efforts to mitigate the restrictive measures imposed on Maltese entities due to the Covid-19 crisis, the Maltese government is slowly lifting some of the imposed bans. This legal notice orders the closure of all bars, cinemas, gyms, museums, exhibitions, discos, discos, indoor pools, massage parlors, gambling rooms, including controlled gambling halls, bingo halls, casinos and betting shops. Make sure your routine vaccinations are up to date for your province or region, regardless of your destination.
Note that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in the judicial affairs of another country. You may be at risk of contracting preventable diseases when you travel to this destination. Talk to a travel doctor to find out which medications or vaccines are right for you. Getting comprehensive travel insurance can save you and your family a lot of money if something goes wrong. It will also ensure that you get the medical care you need when you need it. Hospital bills can quickly run into the thousands, and medical evacuation to Ireland can cost thousands more.