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Before You Move
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Everything you need to know before moving to Malta.
This page brings together the essential information to help you organise your move with more clarity — from documents and residence to housing, work and everyday life.
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Your documents
1 articleResidence
Understand the residence process and the most important documents EU citizens usually need.
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Where to live
1 articleFind a Home
Compare areas, rental prices, contracts and the main steps involved in renting.
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Work opportunities
1 articleFind a Job
Learn where to search, how to prepare your application and what to expect from the job market.
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Money matters
1 articleBanking & Payments
See what you may need to open an account, receive your salary and manage local payments.
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Daily life
1 articleHealthcare
Discover how healthcare works in Malta and what to organise after your move.
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Latest EU moving articles
Read the latest approved guides covering residence, housing, employment, healthcare and payments.
banking paymentsgeneral
Banking and payments in Malta: accounts, cards and Revolut
A practical guide for EU citizens moving to Malta who need a reliable way to receive money, pay by card, make transfers, manage rent and bills, and decide whether Revolut, a traditional bank account, or a combination of providers suits their needs.
Published: 06 Aug 2026Checked: 06 Aug 2026
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Healthcare in Malta for EU Citizens: A Practical Guide for Residents and Visitors
A practical guide to using public healthcare in Malta as an EU or EEA visitor, worker, student, self-employed resident, pensioner or economically self-sufficient resident. It explains the limited role of the EHIC during temporary stays and why long-term entitlement must be checked separately.
Published: 06 Aug 2026Checked: 06 Aug 2026
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How to Register Your Residence in Malta as an EU Citizen
EU and EEA nationals do not need a permit to live or work in Malta, but those planning to stay for more than three months must register their residence with Identità. This practical guide explains the process, the main residence bases, documents to prepare and what to do after applying.
Published: 06 Aug 2026Checked: 06 Aug 2026
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How to find a job in Malta: a practical guide for EU citizens
A practical guide for EU citizens looking for work in Malta, covering residence registration, Jobsplus and EURES, applications, contracts, employment registration and official support.
Published: 06 Aug 2026Checked: 06 Aug 2026
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Renting a home in Malta: practical guide for tenants
A practical guide to finding, checking, signing and managing a private residential lease in Malta, including contract registration, deposits, inventories, renewals, disputes and official support.
Published: 06 Aug 2026Checked: 06 Aug 2026
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Public Transport in Malta: A Practical Guide for Tourists and New Residents
Malta Public Transport operates bus services across Malta and Gozo. This practical guide explains how to plan a trip, check routes and disruptions, choose a payment option, use the tallinja app and understand the personalised tallinja card.
Published: 06 Aug 2026Checked: 06 Aug 2026
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