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#CARD:Malta:Travel\Consular Information
Malta - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Malta is a small, developed, democratic Mediterranean
island nation, positioned as a cultural and political stepping-stone between
Europe and North Africa. Tourist facilities of all categories are widely
available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Visas are not required for
tourist stays of up to three months. For further information concerning
entry requirements for Malta, travelers can contact the Embassy of Malta at
2017 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 462-3611,
or the nearest Maltese Consulate in Boston, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City,
Missouri, New York, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, St. Paul, or
San Francisco.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is available. Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that in
some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage
has proved to be useful. Information on specific health matters is
available through the Centers for Disease Control's hotline for
international travelers at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Malta has a low rate of violent crime. Incidents of
pickpocketing and purse-snatching are relatively rare. The loss or theft
abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police
and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a
more trouble-free journey. The pamphlet is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. In Malta, penalties for possession, use, and
dealing of illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register in the Consular Section of the
U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in Malta.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Malta is located on the third floor
of Development House, St. Anne Street, Floriana, Valletta. The Consular
Section may be reached at telephone (356) 235-960, or fax (356) 243-229.
No. 93-091
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to
provide the new telephone numbers for the U.S. Embassy in Malta, and to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD