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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Malta
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Malta - Consular Information Sheet
 November 13, 1995

Country Description:  Malta is a small, developed, democratic 
Mediterranean island nation, positioned as a cultural and political 
stepping-stone between Europe and North Africa.  Tourist facilities 
of all categories are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  For information concerning entry requirements 
for Malta, travelers can contact the Embassy of Malta at 2017 
Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 
462-3611, or the Maltese Consulate in New York City.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is available. Doctors and 
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United 
States.  Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental 
medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proven to be 
useful.  Information on specific health matters is available through 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hotline for 
international travelers at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Malta has a low rate of violent crime.  
Incidents of Pickpocketing and purse-snatching are relatively rare; 
however, break-ins and thefts from parked vehicles and thefts of 
cars are on the increase.  The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. 
passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the 
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  U.S. citizens can refer to the 
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to 
promote a more trouble-free journey.  The pamphlet is available from 
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the 
country in which they are traveling.  In Malta, penalties for 
possession, use, and dealing of illegal drugs are strict, and 
convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register in the Consular Section 
of the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and 
security in Malta.  The U.S. Embassy in Malta is located on the 
third floor of Development House, St. Anne Street, Floriana, 
Valletta.  The Consular Section's telephone is
(356) 235-960.

 No. 95-144

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 26, 1994, 
without change, following an annual review.


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