Importing a Left-Hand-Drive Car to Malta: What to Know

Malta drives on the left and requires right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles for private registration — the same consideration that applies to the UK, Ireland, and Cyprus among the markets DriveSino serves. DriveSino's catalog is left-hand-drive (LHD), sourced from mainland China's domestic market.

A Possible EU Individual-Approval Path

As an EU member, Malta may have an individual-vehicle-approval pathway similar to Ireland's NSAI process — worth discussing with DriveSino directly rather than assuming either way.

Cost to Import

Freight from China to Valletta starts at $5,445 USD, 32–44 days transit. Malta applies the EU's 10% duty and an 18% VAT rate — the lowest in the EU — once eligibility is confirmed. See our full Malta import guide for the complete picture, or contact DriveSino to discuss your specific situation.