Moving to Malta from Liechtenstein

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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?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
MT
0.6

Malta performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
MT
$5,706

Malta performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
48.9
MT
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
MT
87.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
MT
$57,200

Liechtenstein performs better than Malta across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
MT
4.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in infant mortality.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Liechtenstein 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 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.

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At a Glance

LI MT
Population 39,711 464,186
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Euro (€)
Languages German English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112