Designated covid hotel

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Member since 08 November 2020

conjeturaverosimilMember02 August 2021 19:31:21

Hi,

I am travelling to Malta this Wednesday from Spain to continue my studies there. I am not vaccinated yet, so I got a PCR test and I am ready to quarantine for 14 days.

The problem is that, if I read the confusing regulations correctly, it seems like I will have to pay 100€ per night to stay a designated hotel for that period instead of going to the apartment I was going to rent.

I called the Public Health authorities and they said I just had to send an email to covid19.vetting@gov.mt asking for permission to undergo quarantine in a different address, and that it was possible even if I don't have Maltese residency. But after I did so I was sent an email saying I will have to pay for the hotel.

Is anyone else in this situation? It's so weird because I haven't found a single post asking or complaining about it, even though there must be other unvaccinated people planning on going to Malta. Is the government not actually enforcing these laws or what?

I would appreciate any help with this because I simply don't have 1400€ to pay for the hotel.

Thanks a lot in advance.

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP03 August 2021 10:30:19

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Lots of complaints and posting about it on Facebook, this group tend to be more full of people settling long term - of which right now mid pandemic there isnt a lot.

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert03 August 2021 11:35:24

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Would have thought it was better to come here once you have been vaccinated.

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