Passengers are entitled to bring with them into Malta free of Tax the equivalent of Lm 50 worth in personal gifts. Passengers arriving in Malta by Ferry Boat, are cleared by Customs through the Sea Passenger Terminal situated at Gunwharf in Grand Harbour.
Customs control is through one channel only.
Duty Free allowances are the same for sea and air travellers, but since a considerable number of sea passengers are day-trippers, it has to be mentioned that duty free allowances are not granted to passengers whose trip abroad or stay in Malta does not exceed twenty four hours. Passengers arriving in Malta on cruise liners, landing for less than twenty four hours and leaving by the same vessel, are considered as transit passengers and as such are not required to proceed to the Passenger Terminal for Customs control. Passengers are advised however that discreet Customs control may still be applied where necessary. The Sea Passenger Terminal is not equipped with Duty Free Shops, but, various outlets in the area are licensed by Customs to sell duty free goods. Such goods can be purchased at these shops and the goods are then delivered on board under Customs supervision.