Moving to Malta from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
MT
42.8

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
MT
3.2t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Malta 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

KN
47.4
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
MT
78.3%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
MT
$57,200

Malta performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Malta without a visa.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN MT
Population 54,488 464,186
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112