Moving to Malta from Maldives

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Maldives to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Maldives to Malta, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Maltese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Maldives to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
MT
1.9

Maldives performs better than Malta across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
MT
42.8

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
MT
3.2t

Malta performs significantly better than Maldives across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
17.4
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
MT
78.3%

Maldives generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
MT
$57,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
MT
4.5

Malta generally does better on family life, though Maldives leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Malta passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

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?

Maldives performs better than Malta across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV MT
Population 390,164 464,186
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Euro (€)
Languages Maldivian English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112