Low riskEurope · Southern EuropeMalta Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Malta carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B. Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Malta from the US, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers longer than 12 hours.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine if you'll be visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or eating street food.
Hepatitis B
Get hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated before.
Measles
Measles cases are increasing worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Malta and rabies vaccines are available if needed. Pre-travel vaccination is only recommended for high-risk activities or if you might not have quick access to treatment.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Malta from the US, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers longer than 12 hours.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Medical / Ambulance
196
Fire
199
U.S. Embassy
+356-2561-4000
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.