UKMS

Emirates have now updated their travel advice showing that UAE vaccine certs are accepted in Malta. (not Sinopharm)

Malta accepts the following vaccination certificates: United Arab Emirates issued vaccination certificate for one of the EMA approved vaccines (Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson), Malta vaccination certificate, UK‑issued NHS COVID passes and the EU Digital COVID certificate are all recognised in Malta. Please note that Switzerland has joined the EU digital COVID certificate framework and therefore this is also recognised in Malta.

scrubbedexpat141

The AZ most people will have had in the UAE is not EMA approved.

UKMS

What’s concerning me is that the Malta Government advice still doesn’t show they accept UAE certs. That said I am assuming EK won’t be flying plane loads there only to be turned away

I’ve got a plan B booked to Georgia if Malta fails.

You never know UAE could go amber tomorrow in the next UK review but I think that’s unlikely !

UKMS

Malta is now accepting all AZ vaccines (according to Sky in UK)

Pongo

Children aged 12-17 must be vaccinated for entry to Malta.

nonthaburi

The birthplace of wine and Stalin. You'll have a good time there.

UKMS

looks like it will be Malta ….. they’re accepting DHA certificates and Malta is still green in latest UK review.

Kinko

I would worry at the arrival; hope all who took the flight will be allowed in.
I had my flight booked for this morning; I cancelled it as I was told by the Maltian side, few days ago, that I won't be allowed in.
I had the Indian version of the Oxford vaccine; DHA form does not indicate the origin of the vaccine but they might know this through the QR code.

UKMS

i can understand the concern as your flight was today but seems you would have been OK they are accepting all version of AZ.

Kinko

Thank you. I would have taken the risk if I were on my own; with the kids and heavy luggage, I went for the safest option

magnification

I assume Pfizer jabs given in Saudi are not valid according to UK govt latest update whereby only jabs given in/by USA & EU are advantageous when going from Mid East to UK/Europe?
Or am I misinterpreting?

UKMS

isn’t it where you are travelling from rather than where you received the jab ?

nonthaburi

As things stand that's correct, but I did read a few articles saying that Saudi might go on the green list soon, in which case it doesn't matter anyway.
Here's hoping.

UKMS

UAE, India, Bahrain and Qatar are all now now Amber for UK from Sunday.

Anyone who used Georgia as a transition to the UK it’s going red from Sunday

nonthaburi

Great news about Bahrain. No need for a dry fly on Saudia, and new post Brexit Duty Free allowance to make use of.

I'm hoping Saudi goes green next time.