Moving to Malta from Gibraltar
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gibraltar to Malta? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gibraltar to Malta. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Gibraltar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malta performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Gibraltar performs better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Gibraltar performs better than Malta across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Malta performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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.
Malta passport holder visiting Gibraltar
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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.
