Customs Regulations in Malta

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport or Identity Card
• Residence Visa
• Certificate of Residence Change
• Customs Bond
• Bank Guarantee
• Letter of Guarantee
• Proof of Employment
• Declaration stating that all imported goods have been used prior to their import
• A.I.P. Permit or Permanent Residence Permit from Finance Minister in Malta or Work Permit from Expatriate Division
• Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
• Inventory (in English) detailed (PBO "packed by owner" not acceptable)
• Import license

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL OF GOODS FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• All shipments inspected
• Shipments must arrive within six months of Customer
• Used household goods are duty-free if:
  • Owner is a returning citizen or a foreign national who has been outside Malta for over 18 months
  • Foreign nationals taking up temporary residence or having a Work Permit, may import their used household goods duty-free, but a cash guarantee must be lodged with customs authorities which is refundable

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• New items
• Electrical/electronic appliances
• Bicycles and boats
• Fax machines require an Import License

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Firearms and weapons are subject to Police License (make, country of manufacture, serial number and specifications required)
• Drugs and narcotics
• Alcohol and tobacco products
• Dish antennas, cordless and mobile phones and air band receivers or transmitters require an Import License (must supply make, country of origin, serial number and specifications)

MOTOR VEHICLES

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL OF VEHICLE
• Returning citizens or permanent residents are allowed to import one auto duty-free
• Temporary residents can import one used car which has been in their possession for at least six months; however, it is dutiable
• Right-hand drive and only lead-free fuel is available
• Car must have been registered in owner's name for over six months
• Documents required:
  • Import License is required from Department of Trade
  • Export Certificate or Log Book
  • MOT or Test Certificate to show road worthiness
  • Road Insurance or Green Card valid for Malta