Malta Expat Blog
The ten most recent guides, newest first. Everything here is written from Malta and checked against Maltese sources, so the numbers get updated when they move rather than left to rot. For a topic rather than a date, the hubs go deeper: housing, everyday life, personal finance, residence and business. The archives list every article ever published.
Our Latest Articles
Do you need a financial adviser in Malta? How to pick one, fee-only vs commission, checking the MFSA register, plus tax traps for Americans and Brits....
Is your Malta lease registered with the Housing Authority? The 30-day rule, the €120 late fee, and how a tenant can register a lease the landlord skipped....
How to start a business in Malta in 2026: self-employed vs limited company, MBR registration, VAT and PE numbers, real first-year costs and the bank bottleneck....
How Malta tax residency works in 2026: the 183-day rule, becoming resident from arrival, ordinary residence, and getting your tax residence certificate....
Is Malta a good place to retire? The Malta Retirement Programme's 15% tax, real monthly budgets, healthcare, where retirees settle, and the pros and cons....
The Transport Malta nautical licence in 2026: who actually needs it, the 30 HP rule, course fees at every school, exam, medical, timeline and how to apply....
The RHA card gives UK nationals free public healthcare in Malta. Who qualifies, how to apply through the Entitlement Unit, and what it covers in 2026....
Do you need private health insurance in Malta? Non-EU residents must show €100,000 of cover. What local and international policies cost in 2026, how to choose....
Opening a bank account in Malta in 2026: BOV and APS vs Moneybase, Revolut and Wise, documents, real timelines (24 hours to weeks) and non-resident options....
Do you need a student visa for Malta? 2026 rules by passport: Brazilians, Colombians, Filipinos, Indians, EU, UK and US students, the 90-day line, work rights....