Legal status in Malta

Per-substance legal status for Malta, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice; drug laws change, so confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

14 confirmed substances71 not individually verifiedLast updated July 14, 2026

Confirmed legal status

2C-B

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: 2C-B is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) + Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015 + Authority on the Responsible Use of Cannabis Act (Cap. 628, 2021) · legislation.mt · Updated June 27, 2026

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Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Benzodiazepines is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Cannabis / THC

Legal status: Cannabis — since December 2021 (first EU state) adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis via non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record; larger amounts and unlicensed supply remain offences under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Cannabis in Malta has been reformed since December 2021 (the first EU state to do so): adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to four plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations; possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Cocaine

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Cocaine is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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DMT

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: DMT is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Fentanyl

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Fentanyl is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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GHB

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: GHB is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Heroin

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Heroin is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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LSD

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: LSD is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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MDMA

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: MDMA is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Mescaline

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Mescaline is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Methamphetamine

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Methamphetamine is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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PCP

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: PCP is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Psilocybin

Legal status: Controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) — small-quantity personal possession depenalised (fine before the Commissioner of Justice) under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015; trafficking 6 months–10 years (Court of Magistrates), up to life imprisonment (4–30 years + fine at the court's discretion, Criminal Court); the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Psilocybin is controlled in Malta under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101). In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

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Not individually verified

For these 71 substances the governing national drug law is cited, but we have not verified that the substance specifically is scheduled under it. Treat them as unanswered, not as legal. Confirm with Malta’s drug authority or your embassy.

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 1p lsd in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

2-FDCK

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2 fdck in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

25I-NBOMe

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 25I-NBOMe in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2c e in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

2C-I

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-I in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-T-7 in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

3-MMC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 3 mmc in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 aco dmt in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 ho met in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 5 meo dmt in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

6-APB

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 6 apb in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 7 hydroxymitragynine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Adderall

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for adderall in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Alcohol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alcohol in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amanita muscaria in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Amphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amphetamine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amyl nitrite in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ayahuasca in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Barbiturates

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for barbiturates in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Buprenorphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for buprenorphine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Caffeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for caffeine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Cathinone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cathinone in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

CBD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cbd in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Clonazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for clonazepam in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Codeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for codeine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for crack cocaine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for delta 8 thc in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Diazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for diazepam in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dom in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

DXM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dxm in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Ephedrine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ephedrine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Etizolam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for etizolam in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gabapentin in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

GBL

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gbl in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

HHC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hhc in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Hydrocodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hydrocodone in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Ketamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Ketamine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Khat

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Khat in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Kratom

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Kratom in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Lorazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lorazepam in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lsa in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

MDA

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mda in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

MDPV

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mdpv in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Memantine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for memantine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mephedrone in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Methadone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methadone in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methaqualone in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Methylone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylone in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Methylphenidate

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylphenidate in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Mitragynine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mitragynine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Modafinil

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for modafinil in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Morphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for morphine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

MXE

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mxe in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nicotine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nitrous oxide in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Oxycodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for oxycodone in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Peyote in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Phenibut

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for phenibut in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pink cocaine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for poppers in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Pregabalin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pregabalin in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Quetiapine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for quetiapine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Salvia divinorum in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for scopolamine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for synthetic cannabinoids in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

THC-P

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for thc p in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tobacco in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Tramadol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tramadol in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alprazolam in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Xylazine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Xylazine in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Zolpidem

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for zolpidem in Malta is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Malta's drug schedule; the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Malta, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 101), with personal-use reform under the Drug Dependence (Treatment not Imprisonment) Act 2015. For drugs other than cannabis, small-quantity personal possession is depenalised — handled by a fine before the Commissioner of Justice — under the 2015 Act, rather than imprisonment. Trafficking is punished by 6 months to 10 years in the Court of Magistrates, or up to life imprisonment (4–30 years plus a fine at the court's discretion) in the Criminal Court. For cannabis specifically, since December 2021 — the first EU state to do so — adults may carry up to 7 g, grow up to 4 plants per household, and obtain cannabis through non-profit Cannabis Harm Reduction Associations (under the ARUC Act, Cap. 628); possession of 7–28 g is a €50–100 fine with no criminal record. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary by country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.

Before you travel

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Non-U.S. travelers: check your own government’s travel advisory and embassy.

If you’re detained or arrested abroad

Contact your own country’s embassy or consulate in the destination immediately — not the destination’s authorities. U.S. citizens: contact the nearest U.S. embassy/consulate and the U.S. State Department at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad). If a U.S. citizen is arrested or detained abroad →

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