Moving to Malta from Barbados
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Barbados to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Barbados to Malta.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Barbados to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados performs better than Malta across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Malta performs significantly better than Barbados across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Barbados leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Barbados generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Barbados, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados and Malta. To live, work, or study long-term in Malta, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malta's immigration authority.
Barbados passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Barbados
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Malta?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Barbados?
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 29.7 in Barbados. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Barbados, the official language is English.
