Malta · Last reviewed 20 July 2026
Mdina
Silent City and inland stock still need the same national guest register and MTA short-let licence. Timed arrivals and completed pre-arrival statements matter on narrow fortified streets.
Local focus
- Pre-arrival identity
- MTA licence
- Local access check
Country context
Cap. 217 art. 31 requires keepers of lodging for reward to keep a guest register for non-exempt persons (signed statements, two-year retention, Police / Principal Immigration Officer inspection). Short-lets need prior MTA authorisation under Cap. 409 / S.L. 409.24. From 1 July 2026 the eco-contribution is €1.50 per adult night (cap €22.50 per person per visit).
Remote arrival works when Cap. 217 register particulars and signed statements are complete before door codes or lockbox instructions unlock — airport timing is not an exemption.
Full Malta guide →City notes are practical operational context for hosts using NextStay. They are not a substitute for official guidance in Mdina or Malta. This Mdina, Malta guidance was last researched and reviewed on 20 July 2026. This guide provides operational context, not legal advice. Requirements can change — confirm the rules that apply to your property with the competent authority before you host.