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Malta – Property Building and Renovation

Anyone wishing to build or renovate property in Malta must obtain planning permission from the Malta Planning Authority (PA) for virtually all structural or external works, with a warranted architect — known locally as a Perit — overseeing the process.

Malta – Property Financing

Foreign nationals are able to secure mortgage financing in Malta, and the majority of major domestic banks will review applications from both residents and non-residents alike. The overall process is broadly similar to other European markets, but includes several distinctive

Malta – Prescriptions and Medications

Malta’s pharmacy network is well-established and governed by the Medicines Act 2003, with outlets present on nearly every main street across the islands. All medicines fall into one of two categories: those requiring a prescription and those available over the

Malta – Postal Service

Malta’s national postal operator is MaltaPost p.l.c., which holds the exclusive licence to act as Universal Service Provider for the Maltese Islands. The company delivers to all addresses six days per week, runs an extensive branch network offering far more

Malta – Mental Health

Malta’s public mental health system is in the midst of substantial reform, shaped by a National Mental Health Strategy covering the period 2020–2030. While publicly funded services exist, waiting lists can be considerable and care continues to be delivered predominantly

Malta – Maternity and Giving Birth

Malta’s public healthcare system enjoys a strong reputation and extends its maternity services — encompassing prenatal consultations, ultrasound scans, and hospital delivery — at no cost to eligible legal residents who contribute to the national social security scheme. The overwhelming

Malta – Leisure and Entertainment

For expats, Malta delivers an astonishingly varied leisure and entertainment experience that belies its modest size. Ancient megalithic monuments, a thriving Mediterranean nightlife, outdoor pursuits in every season, and a genuinely hospitable local population all combine to create a deeply

Malta – Lease Agreements

Renting a home in Malta falls under the Private Residential Leases Act (Chapter 604 of the Laws of Malta), which was most recently updated in 2024. Every long-term rental contract must be in written form, registered with the Housing Authority,

Malta – Internet

Malta boasts some of the most sophisticated internet infrastructure in the entire European Union, with gigabit-capable networks reaching every household across the country. The three principal providers — Melita, GO, and Epic — compete vigorously across fibre, cable, and mobile

Malta – Importing a Pet

Malta welcomes the import of companion animals and participates fully in the EU Pet Travel Scheme, making the process reasonably structured rather than prohibitively complex. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are the main species covered by this framework. Owners should begin