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Malta added to UK green list – quarantine-free holidays from next week
MALTA has been added to the UK’s green list, thanks to its low daily Covid case rate and high vaccinations.
Here is everything you need to know about your holidays to the country following the government announcement.
Malta is now on the UK’s green list[/caption]
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Is Malta on the green list?
Malta has been added to the UK’s green travel list, with the changes taking effect from next Wednesday at 4am.
Assessments are based on a range of factors, including the proportion of a population that has been vaccinated, rates of infection, emerging new variants, and access to reliable scientific data and genomic sequencing.
This means Brits now need the following when returning to the UK from Malta:
- A negative test taken pre-arrival
- A Covid tests taken on day two after arriving back in England
Malta has some of the lowest cases of Covid across Europe – with no new cases reported yesterday.
It also the leading EU destination for the vaccine, with 58.6 per cent of people fully vaccinated.
The country has already lifted most of their travel restrictions[/caption]
What are the travel restrictions for Malta?
According to the Foreign Office, all passengers, aged 5 and above, travelling to Malta from the UK need evidence of a negative PCR test, dated within 72 hours prior to arrival, before boarding flights to Malta.
Passengers holding a Maltese issued certificate of vaccination are exempt from prior testing.
Passengers are also required to complete a Public Health Travel Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Form.
Life is also nearly back to normal in Malta with few restrictions – since May 10, restaurants have been able open until 5pm, while groups of six people can meet outside.
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From June 7, restaurants can welcome six people per table while cinemas and theatres will be able to reopen.
The country has even launched a scheme which will pay tourists up to £173 to book a holiday to the island.
Here is the full list of hotels taking part in the scheme.
