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International Travel Information
What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.
International Travel Information: Learn MoreU.S. Relationship
These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Malta


U.S.-Malta Relations
Malta and the United States established full diplomatic relations upon Malta’s independence in 1964. The government enjoys close relations with the United States and is a close partner on regional issues involving North Africa and Europe. Malta currently hosts the U.S.-cosponsored International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law and has been an active partner in combatting

U.S. Assistance to Malta
The United States currently provides International Military Education & Training (IMET) and Section 333 Authority to Build Capacity funding to Malta.

Bilateral Economic Relations
The United States has been supportive of Malta’s campaign to attract private investment, and U.S. companies operate in Malta. These include major hotels, light manufacturing and repair facilities, commercial banknote printing facilities, healthcare management, pharmaceutical and medical supply firms, and offices servicing local and regional operations. To boost trade relations, the United States and Malta signed a double
Integrated Country Strategies
The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.
Investment Climate Statements
The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.
Fiscal Transparency Report
The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.
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