IsIt Legal Here

Malta

VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESEUROPE

Malta is in Europe. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.

HEADS UP

EU + euro + small island. Cannabis decriminalized for personal use (since 2021). Strict on hunting/wildlife. Drone use needs permits.

DO NOT BRING

Public cannabis smoking · Bird trapping out of season

Medications

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Substances

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Items

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Activities

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Digital

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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

  • Cannabis is decriminalized but commercial sale is illegal — only ARUC associations can supply.
  • 'Decriminalized' on Malta means private use; public consumption is still fined.

JURISDICTION NOTES

  • Cannabis use must be in private — public smoking is fined.
  • Bird hunting season is short and tightly enforced.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

Author: Petr KindlmannSoftware builderNot a lawyer
Last verified · May 2026

Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.