Malta has placed the UK on its ‘amber’ list meaning that non-vaccinated travellers will not need to quarantine on arrival if they have a negative Covid-19 PCR test result.
The test should be carried out within the previous 72 hours before boarding a plane to the Mediterranean island nation.
A statement on the Visit Malta website said the UK will move from red to amber “after a review of the epidemiological studies in the UK”. The change comes into effect on Tuesday (April 27).
Last month, Malta said it will welcome British holidaymakers vaccinated against Covid-19 from June 1.
Travellers who can show proof of full vaccination received at least 14 days before arriving in the country will no longer have to provide a negative PCR test certificate 72 hours before or on arrival.
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Malta has the highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in Europe, just ahead of the UK.
More than half of the adult population has now been vaccinated with at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, while one in five have also received the second dose.
Tolene Van Der Merwe, UK & Ireland director of Malta Tourism Authority, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to share the news that over 50% of the adult population in Malta have now vaccinated as it means we are another step closer to welcoming vaccinated travellers or those that can present a negative PCR test from the UK from June 1.
“We are proud of our long-standing and special relationship with Great Britain and the people of Malta are looking forward to tourists returning to enjoy our sunshine, culture, food and warm spirit year in year out.”
The Malta Tourism Authority will launching a new campaign with the slogan ‘Feel Free Again’ to capitalise on the lifting of restrictions.