Nationals of 18 Countries Can Enter Malta as of July 1
Nationals of several European Union and Schengen Area Members States, as well as Israelis, will be eligible to travel to Malta Starting from the very first day of July, as the country gradually eases entry restrictions placed back in March.
Residents of Italy two regions, Sicily and Sardinia, as well as the nationals of the following 17 countries, will be able to enter the territory of Malta next month: Germany, Austria, Cyprus, Switzerland, Iceland, Slovakia, Norway, Denmark, Hungary, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Israel, Latvia, Estonia, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic.
“More destinations will be announced in due course, once clearance from the health authorities is received,” the Ministry for Tourism and Consumer Protection noted in a press release expressing their satisfaction for the reopening of the country.
On the same day, the Maltese airport will reopen, and commercial flights from Malta to the countries listed above will resume, AtoZSerwisPlus.Mt reports.
The Maltese Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli welcomed the decision, believing that it reaffirms Malta is going to have a tourism summer season.
At the same time, the Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority Gavin Gulia asserted that the past months have been a challenge for the travel and hospitality industry across the globe.
“Members of the travel trade, from airlines to tour operators and travel agents, as well as hoteliers and restauranteurs, and the many others who earn a living directly or indirectly from tourism, had to endure the impact of an international travel ban. Now that the situation is improving in many countries, and we can finally reopen our borders, we look forward with cautious optimism to the weeks and months ahead.,” he said.
He also urged the relevant authorities to take all necessary safety precautions, in order to proceed to the next phase of reopening with confidence.
Whereas the MTA Chief Executive Johann Buttigieg stated that the reopening of the Malta International Airport is of fundamental importance for the tourism sector, welcoming it with enthusiasm.
“The difficulties we have managed to overcome together in the past weeks are a testament to the resilience of the industry. New challenges lie ahead, but with them come new opportunities. MTA believes that Malta has all it takes to rebuild a profitable industry that provides a livelihood for thousands and is so important to the Maltese economy,” he said.
Malta is a famous tourism destination for both EU and non-EU citizens, especially during summer. It is estimated that the country hosts about 1.1 million tourists every year.
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