🇲🇹 Is Malta safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Malta: 21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Malta
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Spanish citizens can stay in Malta up to 90 days with a valid DNI or passport, no visa required (Directive 2004/38/CE)
- Document must be valid both at entry and exit; this applies to minors too — family book is not valid ID
- Non-EU residents in Spain need both a valid passport and their Spanish residence card (NIE) to enter Malta
- Stays over 90 days require an e-ID Card from Identitá agency, Valley Road, Msida, tel. (+356) 2590 4800
Health
- Carry sufficient medication supplies for your entire stay if you follow a specific treatment
- Travel with your European Health Insurance Card and a comprehensive medical and travel insurance policy
Emergency numbers in Malta
Embassies and consulates in Malta
21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries, across 8 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Ta' Xbiex |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Valletta |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Ta' Xbiex |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Valletta |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Valletta |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Ta' Xbiex |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 1 | Ta' Xbiex |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | Ta' Xbiex |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | Ta' Xbiex |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Santa Venera |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Floriana |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 1 | Balzan |
…and 9 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Malta is Maltese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Maltese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malta safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Malta is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Malta?
The general emergency number in Malta is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Malta?
Telcomia tracks 21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries in Malta, across 8 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.