Malta, Passport Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records

Malta

What is in This Collection?
This is a collection of Maltese passport applications from 1865 to 1943. These records were created by the Customs Department who registered all arriving and departing ships in the ports of Malta.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Malta.
 * Malta Research Tips and Strategies
 * Malta Record Finder
 * Malta Finding Town of Origin

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Malta, Customs Department, registers, passports and other documents, 1535-1967

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.