For full details on clearing into and out for Malta see the noonsite Malta Formalities page.
General Clearance:
All yachts arriving from non-EU waters have to report to Customs. During office hours, visitors are normally directed to the reception dock, located at the root of the D pontoon, in Msida and Ta' Xbiex Marina (see map). Visit them with passports and boat papers after you have berthed or anchored. Everyone is supposed to visit them, but if you are from outside the EU it is especially important.
The Immigration Police office is in a building on the south side of the Marina.
Yachts may remain on anchor in midstream until a berth has been found.
Outside office hours clearance is done in the commercial port, Grand Harbour (which is much more complicated to get to). You may experience difficulties getting your passport stamped at the Cruise Ship Terminal (which is the out of hours location for clearance).
There is no provision for yachts here, and anchoring near the Customs office can be difficult. Yachtsmen are strongly advised to time their arrival to enable them to clear inward at Msida and Ta' Xbiex Marina.
Outward clearance is also obtained from the Customs and Immigration offices at the marina. It is possible to clear out on any day provided the boat is leaving before 08:00 the following morning. Outside of office hours, go to the Customs House in Valletta. A receipt for the payment of berthing fees must be obtained first in order to clear out. Customs will require a crew list. It is possible to clear out on a Friday if leaving the following Sunday.
Last updated: July 2021
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