Adult Entertainment Laws in Malta
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Banned
Street
Banned
Advertising
Banned
Client Risk
Medium
Worker Risk
Medium
Legal Overview
Selling sex legal but all third-party involvement banned. No licensing or regulatory framework.
In Practice
Malta decriminalised selling sex for the worker but all facilitation activities remain criminalised. There is no formal regulatory framework. The industry operates clandestinely. St Julian's is the main area of activity.
Last updated: 19 April 2026
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Yes. Prostitution (sex work) is legal in Malta.
No. Operating a brothel is illegal in Malta.
No. Street prostitution is prohibited in Malta.
No. Advertising adult services is prohibited in Malta.
There is moderate legal risk for clients in Malta. Enforcement varies, and related activities such as soliciting can still be offences even where paying itself is tolerated.
Sex workers face a moderate level of legal risk in Malta. Enforcement varies, and some related activities remain offences.
Malta decriminalised selling sex for the worker but all facilitation activities remain criminalised. There is no formal regulatory framework. The industry operates clandestinely. St Julian's is the main area of activity.
Disclaimer: This is general information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current local regulations before acting on this information.