Israelis will find it easier to travel to one European country

Malta has agreed to accept all types of Israeli passports, including temporary travel documents (teudat maavar). The agreement was reached during talks between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Malta's Chris Fearne. The changes will simplify trips to the island for holders of temporary documents, while for holders of blue darkons nothing changes.

Malta has officially agreed to accept any type of Israeli passport, including temporary travel documents (teudat maavar), removing barriers for tourists. This was announced by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, noting that the agreement was reached during a phone conversation with Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Chris Fearne. In a post on social media platform X, Sa'ar thanked his counterpart for the constructive dialogue and emphasized that the step would open the door to the Mediterranean resort for new categories of travelers. The changes primarily affect holders of temporary travel documents with a red cover, issued to citizens who are not eligible for the standard blue darkon. Although the temporary passport allows visa-free visits to about sixty countries, including Schengen Area states, each country decides independently whether to recognize it, often forcing travelers to check the rules in advance at consulates. For citizens with a permanent blue passport, little has changed, as they could already fly to Malta without restrictions. For holders of temporary documents, Valletta's decision means the complete removal of bureaucratic hurdles, making trips to the island significantly easier and more predictable.