Vehicle registration plate code for
Malta
M
European Union·ISO MT
Example plate
M
ABC 123
Typical format: ABC 123. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Malta is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "M" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
M
ISO-2
MT
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Malta
What does "M" mean on a number plate?
"M" is the international distinguishing sign of Malta — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Malta is MT.
What does a Malta number plate look like?
The typical format is "ABC 123" — for example "ABC 123". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Malta use the blue EU band?
Yes. Malta is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "M" letters on the left.