Prohibited Goods (Goods whose importation is completely banned)

Counterfeit and copied goods such as watches, clothes, video tapes, software etc. and any goods with a false mark of origin. Obscene material and indecent material such as books, magazines, films, video-tapes, etc. Offensive weapons such as flick knives, sword sticks, knuckle-dusters and some martial arts equipment. Unlicensed drugs such as heroin, morphine, cocaine, cannabis, amphetamines, barbiturates, etc.

Restricted Goods (Goods whose importation requires a License)

Dogs, cats and other animals including rabbits, mice, gerbils and other animals. Veterinary Services Department Tel: (+356) 21 225 930 Fax: (+356) 21 246 800 Endangered species including birds and plants whether alive or dead and goods made from them.

Environment Protection Department
Tel: (+356) 21 231 895
Fax: (+356) 21 241 378)

Firearms, explosives (including Fireworks and Caps) and ammunitions.
Malta Police - Weapons Office
Tel: (+356) 21 224 002
Fax: (+356) 21 247 274.

Live birds including family pets.
Department of Trade
Tel:(+356) 21 224 411
Fax: (+356) 21 237 900

Meat, poultry and most of their products including bacon, ham, sausages, pate, eggs, milk and cream.
Port Health Services
Tel: (+356) 21 220 003
Fax: (+356) 21 242 166

Radio transmission apparata such as CB radios.
Department of Wireless Telegraphy
Tel: (+356) 21 247 224
Fax: (+356) 21 247 229