Moving to Malta from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Malta — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

How Democratic Republic of the Congo and Malta stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CD
16.3
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CD
$58
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
72.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
MT
3.2t

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
0.0
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
MT
78.3%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
MT
$57,200

Malta performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malta passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Malta can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Malta.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD MT
Population 108,407,721 464,186
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Euro (€)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +243 +356
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112