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Malta
A compact Mediterranean archipelago where Maltese and English languages thrive amidst ancient history and limestone harbors.
Overview
Malta is an island nation in the central Mediterranean, characterized by its limestone harbors and compact geography. Valletta and Gozo are prominent locations, where both Maltese and English are official languages and the euro is used.
At a glance
Languages
- English(Official)
- Maltese(Official)
Population553,214
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
1 EUR = 1.1404 USD
1 USD = 0.8769 EUR
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerWeaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for EU Blue Card, Work (Employer-Sponsored), Family Reunification, and 1 more.
EU Blue Card
European Commission Immigration Portal EU Blue Card route for highly qualified non-EU workers in Malta.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Malta as employed workers.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Family Reunification
European Commission Immigration Portal family reunification route for eligible non-EU family members joining a sponsor in Malta.
Self-Employment
- Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Malta as self-employed workers.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Languages
- English(Official)
- Maltese(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Malta.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Malta. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautions in Malta.
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