Travel Safety Index
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Malta

Europe

Higher risk than 19% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

24
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 7, Violent Incident 12, Civil Unrest 33, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 42, Scams 48πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🎭Scams
Europe avg: 4048
🚌Transport
Europe avg: 3842
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Europe avg: 5133
🌊Natural Disaster
Europe avg: 2624
πŸ₯Health
Europe avg: 1818
⚠️Violent Incident
Europe avg: 2412
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Europe avg: 187

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 5/28/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-05-28 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Malta

Is Malta safe to travel to?
Malta has a practical risk score of 24/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Malta?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Malta are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Malta?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Malta is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Malta?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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