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Malta - Consular Information Sheet
May 26, 1994
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 proven to be useful. Information on specific health matters is
available through the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Malta has a low rate of violent crime. Incidents of
pickpocketing and purse-snatching are relatively rare; however, break-ins
and thefts from parked vehicles and thefts of cars are on the increase. 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. 94-092
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, to
provide additional information on crime in Malta.