Relocating To Malta

Welcome to Relocating To Malta โ€“ your ultimate guide to moving, living, working, travelling and thriving on the Maltese Islands!

Are you dreaming of a life in the sun? Whether youโ€™re an EU citizen looking for a change of pace or a Third Country National (TCN) navigating the visa process, this channel is designed to make your move to Malta as smooth as possible.

From the nightlife of Sliema and St. Julianโ€™s to the quiet charm of Gozo, we break down everything you need to know about Malta:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost of Living
๐Ÿ’ผ Jobs & Economy
๐Ÿ  Housing
๐Ÿ›‚ Visas & Paperwork
โœˆ๏ธ Travel & Holidays
๐Ÿ†• Malta's Latest News, Policies & Everyday Life

My name is Mike and I'm a Brit with Maltese roots and citizenship. Iโ€™m here to share the "honest truth" about Malta.

๐ŸŒ For additional information and resources, please visit my links below.
๐Ÿ’ผ For business enquires, please contact me via my website or the email below.

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If you have Maltese family or Maltese roots, where did your family end up?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Stayed in Malta
๐ŸŒ Somewhere else

I grew up in Portsmouth with a Maltese mum, and there were many nearby Maltese families. Between us, there were numerous local nights out, football and big Sunday gatherings.

I didn't realise at the time but I now know that my little corner of Portsmouth was actually part of a much bigger Maltese story.

Iโ€™ve just finished my latest video about it... and some of the connections and observations have surprised me.

Where did your Maltese family story take you?
Comment below if your country is not listed ๐Ÿ‘‡

Psst: New video drops Sunday ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡นโค๏ธ

6 days ago | [YT] | 2

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๐Ÿšจ BIG MALTA TAX CHANGES FOR 2027!

Malta will be changing the rules (again) for some specific programmes. Changes take effect on 1st January 2027.

In simple terms, the rules are getting much tougher and notably more expensive from 1/1/27. Just to be clear, there are NO changes regarding the typical EU and non-EU work-related routes.

Malta is soon replacing legacy schemes like the MRP (Malta Retirement Programme) and the GRP (Global Residence Programme) with a single framework called the "Individual Tax Programme" (ITP).

The MPRP (Malta Permanent Residence Programme) remains unchanged.

If you are considering retirement under the current MRP, the following changes will soon apply... and things are about to get substantially more expensive:


โœ… Minimum Tax: Doubling from โ‚ฌ7,500 to โ‚ฌ15,000 per year.

โœ… No More Regional Discounts: The cheaper property and rent thresholds for South Malta and Gozo are completely scrapped.

โœ… Property Purchase: A universal โ‚ฌ700,000 minimum nationwide threshold applies.

โœ… Property Rent: Increasing to โ‚ฌ14,000 per year as a minimum.

โœ… Upfront Fees: Initial application fees rise from โ‚ฌ2,500 to โ‚ฌ8,500!

โœ… Expiry & Renewal Fees: Status is no longer open-ended. This means that status expires every 5 years and will require a โ‚ฌ2,500 renewal fee to maintain it.

โฐ Beat the Clock: If you submit your application by 31st December 2026, you lock in the current lower rates, thresholds and regional discounts until 1st January 2032.

โœ… As I stated, there are no changes for EU citizens (unless you were specifically opting to choose the MRP) or non-EU citizens applying for the Single Permit, KEI, SEI etc.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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What major change in April 2025 affected one of Maltaโ€™s immigration pathways?

Vote below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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Trying to decide on the best area & hotel in Malta? My latest episode is bang up to date for the 2026 summer season and covers most of the big guns ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ˜Ž

Watch here ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://youtu.be/2RD91Pinsso

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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๐ŸŒ Population Challenge!
Which of these countries has the smallest population? Vote below ๐Ÿ‘‡

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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The Maltese population abroad is famously widespread, but which of the following places is officially recorded as having zero registered Maltese citizen residents? Vote below ๐Ÿ‘‡

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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What is Maltaโ€™s all-time highest officially recorded temperature? Vote below ๐Ÿ‘‡

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น What was the capital of Malta before Valletta?

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Who will Malta be supporting tonight? Norway or England ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ?

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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๐ŸŒด Holiday Malta is paradise.
๐Ÿก Living in Malta can be a different story.

If you are planning the move, which of
these potential realities would grate you
the most?

If you're already living in Malta,
which (if any) affects you? Vote below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

2 months ago | [YT] | 0