Expat in Malta: Home Away from Home
Malta is located right in the middle of the Mediterranean, south of Italy, and north of Libya. Malta is a small island nation consisted of 7 islands and is part of the European Union since 2004; it is the smallest country of the union with a population reaching 412.614 people according to 2009 demographics.
The climate in Malta is typical Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. It is a place for a family to settle and enjoy Mediterranean refreshing climate. Malta has numerous bays, which provide good harbors; it is also common for locals to sign commercial agreements with Tunisia and Italy since Malta itself is small and relies in imports.
Finding a job in Malta is not an easy project, jobs are scarce and hard to find, but the chances are better if someone has IT or translation skills. Salaries are low if you compare them with the rest of the European Union, usually reaching 800 euros for a worker, which is gradually increasing over time based on the cost of living. It is also very difficult for a non – EU citizen to obtain a work permit in Malta, the easiest way to get one is to own at least 40% of a local company in Malta. Job vacancies are usually advertised thorough the local press in English and Italian language, jobseekers may also register with the Public Employment Services-Employment and Training Corporation in order to raise their possibilities to get a job.
Buying a property in Malta is not cheap, but it may prove a good investment over time. Anyone can buy a property in Malta and the surrounding small islands as long as they have a government permit. There is also a wide range of houses and accommodation to rent in the Island Nation, and most of the times they come fully furnished and well equipped. Rental prices vary depending on the location; the sure thing is that anyone can find the perfect place to rent according to their budget.
Healthcare in Malta is quite good and comprehensive. All EU national residents are eligible to receive free treatment in public hospitals, it is advised though for foreign residents to have a private medical insurance and get full advance of the three private hospitals in Malta. Water is safe to drink in Malta, but there, but bottled water is available everywhere.
The Islands’ cuisine is influenced by various people that have at one time or another been locals of Malta. Malta produces some really good wines and most visitors soon discover the excellent local beers. In addition to that, all fish lovers will find Malta a paradise since fish is one of the most common food type in the islands.
An Expat Malta experience is not for everyone, but it can definitely be one of the most intriguing and successful changes that someone can make in life. It might be a good idea to visit the area and take in all of the information that is important to you about the area. It is much better to do this up front than to pay for a costly move that you may later regret.
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