Malta
The laws most likely to catch a visitor off guard. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Malta are severe, with lengthy trials (5–7 years) and pre-trial detention of months to years for foreign nationals.
Severe penalties; extended pre-trial detention common for foreigners.
§ US State Dept — MaltaMedications
Confirm your prescription medication is legal with Malta's Medicines Authority and carry it in original packaging with your prescription; some home-country medications may be illegal in Malta.
Medication illegal in Malta may be confiscated.
§ US State Dept — MaltaWeapons
Malta strictly regulates temporary import/export of firearms; hunting with firearms is common in rural Malta in spring and autumn. Contact the Maltese Embassy for requirements before traveling with one.
Strict enforcement.
§ US State Dept — MaltaCustoms & Cash
Declare EUR 10,000 or more (any currency) when entering, transiting, or exiting Malta.
Fine for failure to declare or incorrect information.
§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — MaltaImports & Customs
Malta may strictly regulate temporary import/export of antiquities or items with resale value; an ATA Carnet is encouraged for professional equipment and commercial samples.
Strict enforcement; contact the Maltese Embassy in advance.
§ US State Dept — MaltaDriving
In Malta, vehicles drive on the left; roads are often narrow, winding, congested, and flood in heavy rain.
§ US State Dept — MaltaLGBTQ+ Safety
There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGB events in Malta.
§ US State Dept — Malta