Moving to Malta from Bolivia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bolivia to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bolivia to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bolivia to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BO
54.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
MT
3.2t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BO
10.9
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
MT
78.3%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
MT
$57,200

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
MT
4.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Bolivia without a visa.

Data: 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 Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Bolivia?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO MT
Population 12,054,379 464,186
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Euro (€)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112