Bringing a dog or cat to Malta in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Malta is in Europe. Malta does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Malta requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
The following dog breeds are prohibited from entering Malta. Crossbreeds and look-alikes may also be denied entry:
These breeds face additional rules (muzzle requirements, registration, permits, or insurance) but are not outright banned:
Malta follows EU Pet Travel Scheme regulations. ISO microchip required before rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination must be administered at least 21 days before travel. EU Pet Passport required for EU travel, or Third Country Veterinary Certificate for non-EU origins. Tapeworm treatment required for dogs 1-5 days before arrival. Pets from non-listed third countries require a titer test with 3-month wait. Several breeds are banned under the Dangerous Animals Act. Up to 5 pets per person.
Use the ClearToFly Trip Planner to build a personalized checklist with exact deadlines for your route into Malta. Compare carriers that fly your route on the airline pet policy directory, or get expert eyes on your paperwork with a Route Review.
Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Malta veterinary authority via the official source: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/tracesnt/. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from EU TRACES. Country code: MT.