Moving to Malta from Haiti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Haiti to Malta? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Haiti 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

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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

HT
50.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
MT
3.2t

Haiti 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

HT
0.3
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
MT
78.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
MT
$57,200

Malta performs significantly better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Haiti 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?

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 Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Haiti?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT MT
Population 11,334,637 464,186
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Euro (€)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112