Travel advice for Malta.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Malta.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Euro (EUR)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Euro EUR

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

National language

Official language

Maltese and English

Language capabilities

German, English, Italian and French

Capital

Valletta

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

230/240 volt / adapter required

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Valid passport or valid ID card for stays up to 3 months.

Opening hours

Banks

8.30 - 12.30 h (Mon - Fri)
8.30 - 11.30 h (Sat)

Stores

9.00 - 13.00 h and 16.00 - 19.00/22.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving
  • Left-hand driving.

  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 2 years previously, varies by rental company.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).

  • CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.8 ‰.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Part of Malta are also the islands of Gozo and Comino.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Valletta, 6 Zachary-Street
Tel. +356 21 24 41 59

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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