Malta, a welcoming destination to expats?

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator16 April 2025 06:40:02

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Hello everyone,

Settling in Malta, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc.
To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your experience since you landed in Malta, whether recently or a long ago:

What was your first impression when you arrived?

Did you face any challenges while integrating? Any advice on how to overcome them?

Are there any support programs, groups or events to help newcomers settle in?

Do you find it easy to make friends or connections with locals and fellow expats?

What makes Malta a welcoming destination for expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
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hanselmar5 Contributor

Member since 11 October 2021

hanselmar5Contributor24 April 2025 21:19:29

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The Maltese are unique. Integration means you appreciate their culture. However, it is not the aim of Malta to make foreigners citizen of this country. The highest status foreigners can reach is permanent residence. There is nothing beyond unless a foreigner is willing to invest $ 1 million USD or 900 000 Euros.

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volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP25 April 2025 12:13:47

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The Maltese are unique. Integration means you appreciate their culture. However, it is not the aim of Malta to make foreigners citizen of this country. The highest status foreigners can reach is permanent residence. There is nothing beyond unless a foreigner is willing to invest $ 1 million USD or 900 000 Euros. - @hanselmar5

This is just completely false, many have successfully applied and gained citizenship - and not via the route of buying it.

hanselmar5 Contributor

Member since 11 October 2021

hanselmar5Contributor25 April 2025 20:56:01

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The Maltese are unique. Integration means you appreciate their culture. However, it is not the aim of Malta to make foreigners citizen of this country. The highest status foreigners can reach is permanent residence. There is nothing beyond unless a foreigner is willing to invest $ 1 million USD or 900 000 Euros.聽 - @hanselmar5
This is just completely false, many have successfully applied and gained citizenship - and not via the route of buying it. - @volcane

So far I know nobody who successfully applied. What is offered is a 5 years residence again and again. Even a permanent residence is only given by request and never automatically.

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP26 April 2025 10:56:36

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If you actually apply for citizenship after 18 years or so of living here and you tick all the boxes that needs ticking its quite likely.

Many people have recounted their success stories on Facebook groups etc.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert26 April 2025 12:14:12

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The Maltese are unique. Integration means you appreciate their culture. However, it is not the aim of Malta to make foreigners citizen of this country. The highest status foreigners can reach is permanent residence. There is nothing beyond unless a foreigner is willing to invest $ 1 million USD or 900 000 Euros. - @hanselmar5
This is just completely false, many have successfully applied and gained citizenship - and not via the route of buying it. - @volcane
So far I know nobody who successfully applied. What is offered is a 5 years residence again and again. Even a permanent residence is only given by request and never automatically.
- @hanselmar5

Because you don't know anyone, doesn't mean it doesn't happen.