Understand your healthcare entitlement
Your access to healthcare in Malta can depend on your residence status, employment, insurance and personal circumstances. Confirm what applies to you before relying on a specific form of coverage.
Healthcare in Malta
Healthcare in Malta for non-EU citizens.
Understand healthcare access, insurance, medical services and the documents you may need while living in Malta.
Before you need medical care
Understand your coverage in advance.
Healthcare access for third-country nationals can depend on employment, residence status, insurance and the type of medical service required.
Healthcare step by step
Prepare your healthcare arrangements.
Use these steps to organise the most important aspects of healthcare before and after your move.
Arrange the required insurance
Some immigration or residence routes may require evidence of healthcare coverage. Make sure your policy meets the conditions that apply to your case.
Know where to seek care
Learn the difference between routine medical care, pharmacies, health centres, private clinics and emergency services so you know where to go when you need help.
Keep your medical documents
Store copies of insurance policies, prescriptions, medical reports, vaccination records and other useful healthcare documents.
Review your situation when it changes
A change in employment, residence status or insurance can affect your healthcare arrangements, so review your coverage when your circumstances change.
Practical advice
Make healthcare easier to manage.
Keep insurance details accessible
Save your policy number, insurer contact information and coverage documents somewhere you can reach quickly.
Know your nearest services
Identify nearby pharmacies, health centres, clinics and hospitals before you urgently need them.
Do not assume every service is free
Eligibility and charges can depend on your status and the service used, so check the conditions that apply to you.
Published healthcare guides
Healthcare and insurance articles for non-EU citizens.
New approved articles related to healthcare, insurance, hospitals, pharmacies and medical services are connected here automatically.
Healthcare checklist
Keep your health documents together.
The exact documents you need depend on your situation, but keeping these records organised can make healthcare and administrative procedures easier.
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Passport or identity document
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Residence or permit documents where relevant
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Health insurance policy or proof of coverage
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Employment details where relevant
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Important medical records
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Current prescriptions
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Emergency contact information
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Copies of healthcare receipts and correspondence
Continue your move
Continue with your practical setup in Malta.
Healthcare eligibility, insurance requirements and medical-service conditions can change. GoMaltaNow provides general practical information and does not replace official healthcare guidance or professional medical advice.