Cats in Malta: rules and travel
Every dog must be microchipped by a vet and hold a lifetime licence from the age of four months. Breeding and keeping new non-pedigree bully-type dogs is banned, and dogs entering Malta need a tapeworm treatment.
Rules are national. Local councils have limited extra powers that were not confirmed.
Travelling to Malta with a cat
EU pet passport, microchip, rabies vaccine at 12 weeks or older and 21 days before arrival, a health check 24 to 120 hours before arrival, and dogs must be dewormed. An online pre-notification form to the Veterinary Regulation Directorate is required before arrival.[2]
Same microchip, rabies and pre-notification steps, plus the EU animal health certificate issued no more than 10 days before arrival and entry through a designated point. Up to 5 pets.[3]
Required for pets from most non-EU countries not on the EU list: blood sample at least 30 days after vaccination, then a 3 month wait. A derogation form is used for pets transiting a high-risk country.[3]
No quarantine if the entry conditions are met. Pets that do not comply are sent back or detained in quarantine.[4]
Not confirmed yet: Registration, Microchip. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- legislation.mt/eli/sl/439.19/eng/pdf (official)
- agricultureservices.gov.mt/en/vrd/Pages/onlineApplications.aspx (official)
- europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/pets-and-other-animals/index_en.htm (official)
- servizz.gov.mt/en/Pages/Environment_-Energy_-Agriculture-and-Fisheries/Animal-Welfare/Vete (official)