What can you expect from Malta?

Languages

Alongside Maltese, English is also an official language of Malta

Currency

Malta uses the Euro as its official currency

Climate & Sea

If you are hoping to relocate to Malta, you’ll be pleased to know that the region gets a huge 300 days of sunshine per year, with average temperatures of 19 degrees. Summers are long and winters are mild – and it is more temperate than other Mediterranean islands, such as Cyprus. As the average sea temperature is around 22 degrees, you won’t be surprised to hear that Malta has been voted the best island for diving in Europe and the 3^rd best in the world, by leading diving publishers. With bays, coves, amazing sea life and so much more on offer, who wouldn’t want to spend their days by the sea?

Geography

Malta, officially named the Republic of Malta, is a Southern European island country comprising an archipelago (Gozo and Comino), in the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the smallest yet most heavily-populated countries in the world, but this simply lends to the vibrant cities, diverse population and accessibility across the island.

Food

With some of the most fertile soil and an amazing climate, it’s no secret that fresh fruit and vegetables can be found around every corner. There is plenty of fresh fish to be enjoyed too, and as there are culinary influences from neighbouring Italy and North Africa, the cuisine on offer is tasty, diverse and will leave you wanting more.

Religion

90% of Malta is Christian in some denomination (mainly Roman Catholic), but you will find other religions across the island.

Public Transport

Malta has recently invested in a substantial fleet of new buses (all air-conditioned, of course), so there are well-appointed services running across the island. There are also ferry services to the archipelago islands and even Sicily, so you’ll be able to do some sightseeing whenever you want.

Education

As with most countries, education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16. The good news is that there is a high standard of English-speaking schools and Universities that operate within the British schooling system. There are also 2 International Schools; one of which is a Catholic Boys school that follows the British curriculum.

Healthcare

Malta has well-appointed private and public healthcare services. The latter is well funded via taxes and is offered for free to residents and members of the EU. Foreign nationals will be required to have a private health insurance plan in place, but the services on offer are well-trusted and remain competitive in the Mediterranean market.

Tourism

As an important aspect of the economy, Malta is heavily reliant on the tourism industry. This holds up well however, with around 1.2 million holidaymakers visiting every year. This means that visitors can expect luxury hotels, highly skilled, friendly staff, a host of excellent conference facilities for those travelling for business and other outstanding amenities for tourists like restaurants, water parks and more. This all blends seamlessly with the charming villages and rich architecture that Malta boasts.

Crime

Malta has extremely low crime levels and is one of the safest places to both live and work in all of Europe.

Is Malta the destination for you?

With all of the above in mind, asking if Malta is a worthwhile country to relocate to may sound like an odd question. It’s no secret that visitors simply fall in love with this country at first sight; the cost of living is low, the way of life is slow-paced and as English is well-spoken here, it is a little more accessible for some than similar destinations.

On an economical level, businesses do well in Malta, and it is keeping up with the rest of the world in terms of more technologically-led industries like gaming and IT. There are plenty of visas to take advantage of for those hoping to work in Malta, as well as for individuals who want to start up businesses too.

The benefits of Maltese citizenship include:

• Visa-free travel to over 160 countries across the globe
• The right to work and live in all EU countries
• Residents can hold more than one passport
• The political system is stable and provides personal security for citizens
• High-quality education and a good living standard for children and adults alike