As from 1st November 2007, visas issued on arrival in Malta will be abolished and all passengers requiring a visa to enter Malta must have their visa stamped in their passports. Malta immigration will from this date be unable to issue visas on arrival of passengers and any passenger arriving without a visa will be returned from point of origin.
Security Measures on Departing Flights at Malta International Airport
Following the uncovering of the alleged terrorism plot in the UK last August, the Office of the Manager Airport Security (OMAS - Aviation Security Department - MJHA) issued additional security measures which are to be implemented at the Malta International Airport for departing flights. These measures are in harmony with all EU countries and came into effect in early November 2006.
Click here to download these Security Measures. (PDF 27KB)
UK Aviation Security Measures
On Thursday 21st September 2006, the Department for Transport announced changes to the UK's aviation security measures, notably increases to the size of cabin baggage that can be taken on board an aircraft. The changes came into effect on Friday 22nd September 2006.
All passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and also transferring from international flights at a UK airport are required to be aware of these measures.
Click here to download these Security Measures. (PDF 776KB)
A list of dangerous items which cannot be carried in passengers' baggage may be viewed by clicking here.
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