Last chance for Maltese nationals who want to come back home – Government

Malta nationals currently abroad have been urged by Government to make their way to the island by this Sunday.

In a statement issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Maltese nationals were encouraged to return to Malta via London Heathrow or Frankfurt Main by making use of any available commercial flights.

The Ministry indicated that the flight itinerary together with a copy of the passport bio page are to be sent to sitcen.mfea@gov.mt for reservation of repatriation flights from London Heathrow or Frankfurt Main. Persons who choose to remain abroad after the 12th April 2020, will remain at their own risk. The Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs indicated cannot guarantee repatriation after this date.

In its statement, Government noted that the above also applies to third country nationals in possession of a valid Maltese residence permit. For reservation of repatriation flights, a copy of the passport and residence card is to be submitted together with the flight itinerary on sitcen.mfea@gov.mt.

Persons who are unable to travel because of imposed lock downs are to inform the Ministry on sitcen.mfea@gov.mt. Those who have are already registered with the Ministry are also urged to send an email with an update of their current status.

The Situation Centre at the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs remains available from 08:00hrs to 20:00hrs from Monday to Sunday and can be reached by phone on 00356 2204 2200. Reservations for repatriation flights will only be accepted by email.