Alan Borg, the CEO of Malta International Airport, has called for the end of COVID-19 entry restrictions, on par with other countries across the globe. 

“Ireland – abolished all COVID-19 entry restrictions from 6th March. Romania – lifted all travel restrictions imposed due to COVID-19, as of 9th March. Greece – scrapped all Passenger Locator Forms from 15th March. UK – abolished all remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions for arrivals from other countries from 18th March. The Netherlands – abolish entry rules for all travellers from 23rd March,” Borg said on social media.

“Malta? With over 1,252,837 doses administered of which 348,409 are booster doses, we’re still publishing covid-19 infection rates daily, asking tourists to quarantine for 14 days even though they would be in possession of a negative or recovery certificate and asking Maltese residents to quarantine unless fully vaccinated including a booster dose (or primary schedule taken less than three months ago.)”

“What are we waiting for?” 

Both MIA and Air Malta have called for the easing of restrictions in Malta, which are some of the most strict in Europe.

All travellers entering Malta must present a valid vaccination certificate, which includes a booster dose, to be allowed into the country without having to quarantine. Malta does not accept recovery certificates or a negative COVID-19 test result as valid for entry.

Stakeholders have warned that the rules put the country at a disadvantage ahead of the summer season.