The Malta Business Travel Guide brings a range useful resources and tools for business travellers to use to assist them on their trips. The travel guide contains facts on Malta, visa information, business customs, culture, tips, and more. A good understanding and appreciation of other cultures, languages, customs and protocols can of great use for business travellers helping to foster better understanding, avoid cultural misunderstandings and helping to create a successful business trip.
Malta Guide
Quick Facts on Malta
Malta Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Malta Map
Malta Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Malta Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Quick Facts on Malta
Country: Malta
Capital: Valletta
Currency: Euro
Population: 0.4 Million
Area total: 316 sq km
Languages: Maltese, English
Time Zone: GMT +1
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 240V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 356
GDP: USD 7.80bn (2010)
Religion: Catholic.
Political System: Republic
Internet Domain: .mt
Malta Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Malta. Here you can find more information on entry requirements for Malta, advice on local laws and customs, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British High Commission in Malta. The information is updated regularly making it a useful resource to check for both business and leisure travellers, before starting their trips to Malta. For more information please see: Malta Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Malta Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business attire is conservative and smart, greetings are usually done with a handshake. Titles are used when addressing people unless invited to use first names. Punctuality for business meetings is important, business cards are exchanged at the first meetings.
Travel Advice and Tips
Malta has a relatively low crime rate committed against visitors and the majority of visits each year are incident free. You should however be aware of pick pockets and bag snatchers, incidents of car crime do occur and valuables should not be left in cars. Valuables should be kept away from public view and it is always wise to be alert and vigilant to your surroundings and environment.
Travel Checklist: See our Packing & Things to Remember Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP, up to eight weeks before you travel whether you are required to take any travel vaccinations for your trip. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
9.00 to 13.00 then 16.00 to 19.00 Monday to Friday
NOTE: Some shops are open up to 22.00 in tourist areas, Most shops are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year's Day
February 10: Saint Paul's Shipwreck
March 19: Feast of Saint Joseph
March 31: Freedom Day
April 6: Good Friday
April 8: Easter Sunday
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: Feast of St Joseph the Worker
June 7: Sette Giugno
June 29: Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day
August 15: Assumption Day
September 8: Victory Day
September 21: Independence Day
December 8: Immaculate Conception Day
December 13: Republic Day
December 25: Christmas Day
Malta Map
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
