Moving to Malta from Liechtenstein
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Liechtenstein to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Liechtenstein 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 Liechtenstein to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Malta performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Liechtenstein 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Liechtenstein 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein 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.
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting Liechtenstein
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 44.5 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 Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Liechtenstein?
Malta performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.
