New members of the Malta forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025

Hello,

My husband and I are preparing to relocate to Malta from the United States. We have been researching countries that fit our budget, offer stability, and provide an environment where our 3D printing business can thrive. After careful consideration, Malta has emerged as the best choice for us.

We have started networking and exploring online communities and forums to gather more information in preparation for our move. The political climate in our country has become increasingly unrecognizable and negative, which has motivated our decision.

As a service-oriented family, we aim to enrich the community with our retail products while also contributing our professional expertise in engineering and behavioral health.

@Zachary Matheson

Welcome to the Forum, I would suggest you visit Malta and Gozo before deciding to move here, good luck.

Hello,
My husband and I are preparing to relocate to Malta from the United States. We have been researching countries that fit our budget, offer stability, and provide an environment where our 3D printing business can thrive. After careful consideration, Malta has emerged as the best choice for us.

We have started networking and exploring online communities and forums to gather more information in preparation for our move. The political climate in our country has become increasingly unrecognizable and negative, which has motivated our decision.

As a service-oriented family, we aim to enrich the community with our retail products while also contributing our professional expertise in engineering and behavioral health. - @Zachary Matheson

Malta is a business friendly country. I suggest contact the chamber of industry and commerce. However, I recommend visit this country first before you make a decision.Seeing is believing and bear in mind here in Malta we have also people who like to rip off foreigners.

I would also suggest referring to Business First.

https://www.businessfirst.com.mt/

@Julien

Hi, I've been living in Malta for 9 years. I moved here with my two sons and my mother, and my sister joined a few years later.

I'm half Maltese but was born in South Africa, Durban. I'm 55yrs old  and I don't mind the age group but I do have adult sons.

I am shy so don't enjoy big crowds but would like to get to know some expats and meet up. I like gentle hikes, watching rugby (my sons play for Falcons), going for coffee/lunch/dinner, horse riding, braais/barbeques, and live music.

Thank you, Julie

Hello,
My husband and I are preparing to relocate to Malta from the United States. We have been researching countries that fit our budget, offer stability, and provide an environment where our 3D printing business can thrive. After careful consideration, Malta has emerged as the best choice for us.

We have started networking and exploring online communities and forums to gather more information in preparation for our move. The political climate in our country has become increasingly unrecognizable and negative, which has motivated our decision.

As a service-oriented family, we aim to enrich the community with our retail products while also contributing our professional expertise in engineering and behavioral health. - @Zachary Matheson

I assume you mean an online 3d printing business? Local market is quite saturated with 3d printing business with a big one enjoying a fairly unfair advantage thanks to government direct orders etc, would not really be good competing with the local market.

Hello,

I’m from Gabon. I grew up in Italy, and I’ve been working in France since graduating in 2008. I’m a scientist and IT engineer, and I’m currently considering moving to Malta, as I’m looking for an international environment like the one I grew up in.

I really miss switching between English, Italian, Spanish, and French on a daily basis. I’m not quite sure how or where to start this journey, but I’m confident I would enjoy living and working in Malta.

Wish me luck with my search!

@K_Krystal

Hello and welcome !

I hope you are successful in finding a job that that allows you to relocate.

Feel free to read the Malta Guide for tips and links to job portals.

Should you have any question, you might want to open a new thread on the forum for better visibility.

All the very best

Bhavna

@Julien

Hi everyone,

I’m coming to Malta on vacation in about 10 days, but I’m also seriously considering moving there long-term if I like the vibe. I’m really into music, going out, and meeting new people, so I’d love to discover the nightlife while I’m there.

Would be great to get some advice from people already living there!

Hello everyone,

I’m Céline, originally from France, and I recently settled in Gozo. After many years working in interior design and renovation in France and Greece, I decided to bring this experience with me to Malta. I’ve always loved the mix between Mediterranean architecture and modern comfort, and Gozo feels like the perfect place for this balance.

I created Gozo Design & Style as a small studio to help expats and locals transform their apartments or houses into functional and welcoming homes. I work a lot with shell apartments, home staging and bespoke furniture — but above all, I enjoy meeting people who are starting a new chapter here, just like me.

Looking forward to exchanging with other expats about daily life in Malta, and happy to share tips if you’re dealing with housing, renovation or simply the challenge of making a new place feel like home.

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@Celine_GozoDesign&Style

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@Celine_GozoDesign&Style

Hello Celine,

Welcome on board !

Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself however external links are not allowed (except for government bodies or official websites for visa/immigration purposes).

Should you want to register your business for better visibility on the website, you are most welcome to do so in our business directory : https://www.expat.com/en/business/europe/malta/

All the best

Bhavna

Team expat.com

Hello everyone, my name is Sharon, originally from Uganda. I am currently exploring opportunities to move to Malta for work.

I have experience working in the hospitality industry as a security guard and CCTV operator, and I am also open to opportunities in hospitality roles such as waiter.

I would really appreciate any guidance, advice, or connections regarding job opportunities in Malta, especially for expats. If anyone can recommend reliable companies, hotels, or job websites that are currently hiring, it would be very helpful.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Abu Bakar. I have 13 years of experience in the laundry field in Dubai and Kuwait. I am skilled in washing, dry cleaning, pressing, stain removal, delivery, and also have 2 years of supervisor experience managing daily laundry operations. I am hardworking, reliable, and always focused on quality and customer satisfaction.

I am looking forward to an opportunity to work with your company and contribute my skills to your team.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Abu Bakar

@Abu bakar Mridha

Hello.

This is an expat forum, not an employment agency, I doubt if anyone here owns a laundry and will be able to offer you a job.

Try searching here, if you enter the word 'laundry' in the search function, a number of roles appear.

https://jobsinmalta.com/jobs?&keyword:laundry

Please be aware that before a non-EU citizen can be granted a work permit, an employer must provide proof there were no Maltese or EU citizens able to fill the vacant position.

If your driving licence was granted in a non-EU country, you will need to retake your driving test in Malta.

Why do you specifically want to work in Malta? Have you visited Malta? Do you have any family connections here? The cost of living is not cheap and often the wages paid are not enough to to comfortably support yourself.

@Julien

Hi, I'm Paul, and I'm moving to Malta from the UK under the GRP. I'm looking for advice choosing an AML, finding rental property etc etc.

@Julien
Hi, I'm Paul, and I'm moving to Malta from the UK under the GRP. I'm looking for advice choosing an AML, finding rental property etc etc. - @psb777

Hi Paul. If you would like to check your inbox please, I sent you a private message last week.

@Julien

Hi folks,

My husband and I will be moving to Malta. We are a gay couple from the USA. We are very active in our community. We both speak English. I speak Spanish (Northern Mexico). My husband has limited proficiency in French and Italian. And we will be learning some Maltese, with the street address being my first challenge.

We hope to become involved in Malta. We have made a few contacts, but we hope to make more. We will both retired by the time we move here next year. We have started the legal residency (including the property purchase) journey and are moving along. We have a lawyer and realtor. We are planning to be in the Three Cities area. We love that area. We are interested in getting to know other expats. We also would like some insight from those who have lived experiences.

Healthcare: As retirees, we have preexisting conditions. We also are on some medications. We are Americans. We take pills. For USA expats we would like to know your experience with health insurance and medical care in Malta. We both will have Medicare. We will do our own homework, but your insights would be greatly appreciated. Also, how do the costs of medical care and prescriptions compare to the USA?

Pets: We will be bringing our two dogs. We will maintain a USA presence so we may want to travel with them if we will be there for an extended period. We will not walk away from the community we have worked to build. Each dog is about 20 lbs, so just a bit too big to fit under the airplane seat in a carrier. And having them in the hold is less than ideal. What has been your experience in traveling with dogs. We know the Queen Mary allows pets, but the sailings are quite limited. Thankfully inside suites are very affordable on transatlantic sailings.The shortest flights are from Boston and New York to Portugal. We thought perhaps the shorter flight then use the train and boat to get to Malta. Yes, we are dog people. Any experiences would be great.

We look forward to getting to know you and hearing your thoughts!

Dave

@David Glassark

You appear to have put this in twice, have you ever visited Malta?  If not it would be advisable to visit before deciding to live here.  It's also a good idea to rent before purchasing a property.  Good luck.

@GozoMo

Thank you for the response. We have visited and spent time in Malta. We are here right now and feel confident in the decision to establish a presence here. It has been a process spanning several years.

We considered rental versus purchase. Because the rental would have to be long-term (5 years) for residency, we favor purchase. Plus, we have identified several properties we really like in the 3 cities. We also spent time checking out the neighborhoods and meeting some folks who live in the area.

Thank you again.

Dave

@GozoMo

I did end up posting it twice by accident. I was debating doing a general post, rather than this more focused discussion. In the end, it hit enter on both. My apologies for any problem this caused anyone.

Dave