Fees · Country Guide
Short transfers, serious wrecks, bright blue geology, and a real mixed-group island plan
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Standard recreational diving in Malta does not require a general national dive permit, but there are a few charges and controlled-access rules that matter in practice. Accommodation stays carry an environmental contribution, Blue Lagoon landings may require a free timed booking during managed periods, and Heritage Malta's protected wreck system adds site-specific access rules through registered operators.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Contribution on accommodation | EUR 0.50 per person per night, capped at EUR 5 per visit Current official guest notice rate at research time | Visitors aged 18 and over staying in licensable accommodation | Collected by accommodation providers | Malta uses this contribution to fund improvements in touristic areas. Official notices still show the EUR 0.50 rate at research time, but Malta has also announced a higher rate for later in 2026, so verify the current charge if you are traveling from July onward. |
| Blue Lagoon landing pass | Free One booked time slot | Visitors stepping onto land at Blue Lagoon during managed periods | Official Blue Lagoon access-management platform | The booking system uses timed slots and the pass is free. Managed slot windows are morning, afternoon, and sunset. Children under 5 do not need a pass when accompanied by an adult, but rules can change by season. |
| Heritage Malta Shipwreck Club | EUR 30 annual membership 1 year | Local club members who hold a local ID card | Heritage Malta through registered local dive clubs | This is not a standard tourist permit. Visiting Heritage Malta wrecks as a traveler is usually handled through registered dive centres and clubs, with site rules depending on the wreck. |
| Protected heritage-wreck access | Operator-specific trip pricing Per trip or charter | Divers visiting protected historic wrecks | Registered dive centres and clubs | Historic wreck access is controlled to protect underwater cultural heritage. Treat any deep heritage objective as a booked operator service, not a do-it-yourself add-on. |
Fee
Current official guest notice rate at research time
Malta uses this contribution to fund improvements in touristic areas. Official notices still show the EUR 0.50 rate at research time, but Malta has also announced a higher rate for later in 2026, so verify the current charge if you are traveling from July onward.
One booked time slot
The booking system uses timed slots and the pass is free. Managed slot windows are morning, afternoon, and sunset. Children under 5 do not need a pass when accompanied by an adult, but rules can change by season.
1 year
This is not a standard tourist permit. Visiting Heritage Malta wrecks as a traveler is usually handled through registered dive centres and clubs, with site rules depending on the wreck.
Per trip or charter
Historic wreck access is controlled to protect underwater cultural heritage. Treat any deep heritage objective as a booked operator service, not a do-it-yourself add-on.