Travel Advice

Travel Advice - 09 April 2010

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals to avoid any non-essential travel to certain areas in Thailand, due to the prevailing situation in the country.

Travel Advice - 09 April 2010

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals to avoid any non-essential travel to Kyrgyzstan, due to the prevailing situation in the country.

Travel Advice - 21 August 2009

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals against any non-essential travel to Lebanon, due to the prevailing situation in the country.

Travel Advice - 27 June 2009

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to advice Maltese travelers to exercise caution when travelling to Pakistan, especially in the whereabouts of mass political gatherings organised in certain parts of the country.

Furthermore, Maltese nationals currently present in Pakistan are strongly adviced to register themselves with our Consulates in Karachi and Lahore and keep them informed of their movements in the country.

Travel Advice - 29 April 2009

Due to the prevailing situation in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals against any non-essential travel to Mexico.

Travel Advice - 01 April 2009

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to inform Maltese nationals travelling to Israel of the following procedures regarding entry into Israel via the Erez crossing point.

Foreign nationals who enter the Gaza Strip via the Rafiah crossing point are not allowed to enter Israel via the Erez crossing point. Furthermore, those who enter the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing point and who have an entry visa (valid for two or more entries) into Israel, or who do not require an entry visa, may return to Israel via the Erez crossing point.

Travel Advice - 17 March 2009

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals against any non-essential travel to Haiti, due to the prevailing situation in the country.

Travel Advice - 12 January 2009

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice against all travel to Gaza.  Our Embassy in Tel Aviv is monitoring the events closely.

If, despite this travel advice, you still decide to travel to Gaza, or to remain in Gaza, you do so at your own risk as the consular assistance that our Embassy may provide in the circumstances would be very limited.

The Ministry further recommends that any Maltese national in Gaza would contact the Ministry on the following telephone number: (+356) 2204 2327.

Travel Advice - 5 December 2008

Following the attacks in Mumbai between the 26 and 29 November the situation is restoring to a degree of normality. However it has not settle down entirely. Therefore, Maltese nationals traveling to the concerned areas should exercise caution and prudence, especially around places of large public gatherings, check carefully the public order situation in the city and follow the indications given by the local authorities.

As regards the rest of India, one should take into consideration an increased threat from terrorism and therefore exercise particular attention and caution, especially close to main government installations, tourist sites, public places, public transport and when attending public events.  Furthermore, the security levels have increased at India’s major airports, subsequent to the raised alerts.

Travel Advice - 27 November 2008

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise against all non-essential travel to Mumbai until further notice. If any Maltese national is currently in Mumbai and needs immediate assistance one may call the Malta High Commission in New Delhi on 00911126494961 or call the Protocol and Consular Directorate in Malta on (+356) 22042357.”

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Travel Advice - 26 November 2008

“A large number of anti-Government demonstrators have taken over Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok.  Access to the airport is limited and departures have been suspended.  Arrivals are being diverted to other airports in Thailand.

Travelers are strongly advised to check with their airline carrier or tour operator if planning to travel to Bangkok.  Suvarnabhumi International Airport should be avoided for the time being until airlines resume their scheduled flights.

The situation in Bangkok remains highly volatile and unpredictable. “

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Travel Travel Advice - 10 November 2008

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals against any non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, due to unrest and general precarious situation in the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals against any non-essential travel to certain areas within The Sudan, due to the prevailing situation in the country.

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Travel Advice - Ivory Coast - 29 October 2008

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advice Maltese nationals against any non-essential travel to Ivory Coast due to the tension and unrest in the country.

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Travel Advice - 30 June 2008

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise Maltese nationals against all travel to Zimbabwe at this time of high tension. The situation remains unpredictable and could deteriorate further without any warning.
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Travel Advice - 16 May 2008

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advise against all travel to Lebanon. Lebanon remains in high state of tension due to an ongoing political crisis.

Il-Ministeru ta’ l-Affarijiet Barranin ma jirrakomanda l-ebda tip ta’ vjaggar lejn il-Libanu. Il-Libanu jibqa’ pajjiz fi stat ta’ tensjoni minhabba l-krizi politika li ghaddejja.

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