Can tourists use Alcohol in Malta?
Yes.
Alcohol is legal in Malta for adults 17+. Updated October 2026.
Malta
Tourist rules
Visitors to Malta are generally subject to the same alcohol rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Yes — Alcohol is legal in Malta for adults 17+.
The same 17+ age floor applies to visitors.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry Alcohol through customs.
Frequently asked
Is Alcohol legal in Malta?+
Yes — Alcohol is legal in Malta for adults 17+.
Is Alcohol legal everywhere in Malta?+
The recorded status for Malta as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for Alcohol in Malta?+
The recorded minimum age is 17.
Can tourists use Alcohol in Malta?+
Visitors to Malta are generally subject to the same alcohol rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
When was this Malta Alcohol ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with Alcohol into Malta?+
Domestic legality in Malta does not make it legal to carry Alcohol across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.