Customs Information

Malta - All

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Malta

  • Passport 
  • Residence Visa
  • Customs Bond
  • Bank Guarantee
  • Proof of Employment
  • Declaration stating that all imported goods have been used prior to their import
  • Inventory 

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 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
  • Residence Certificate - Obtainable once client is in Malta, from Block 1, ‘Expatriate Section’ at the Inland Revenue Department in Floriana, Malta or at the Inland Revenue Department at it Tokk, Rabat, Gozo.
  • Customs deposit of approx 2500 Euro refundable after 1 year, providing client has lived in Malta for 200 days within the first year.
  • Proof of residence - Client is required to show proof to customs that he has lived or worked in the country of Origin for the past year. A letter from his ex employer or lawyer stating this, including approximate arrival and departure months is required for customs.

MOTOR VEHICLES

  • CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL OF VEHICLE
  • Returning citizens or permanent residents are allowed to import one auto 
  • Temporary residents can import one used car which has been in their possession for at least six months; however, it is dutiable
  • 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

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

  • New items are dutiable at 15%
  • Furniture is subject to VAT

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 are dutiable at 15%
  • Dish antennas, air band receivers or transmitters require an Import License (must supply make, country of origin, serial number and specifications)