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Updated Mar 27, 2026 • 25 sources
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Environmental Contribution on accommodation - EUR 0.50 per person per night, capped at EUR 5 per visit
- Blue Lagoon landing pass - Free
- Typical payment pattern: Standard recreational diving in Malta does not require a general national dive permit, but there are a few charges and controlledaccess rules that matter in practice.
What people usually pay
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. |