New to Malta
Living and Working in Malta
This information is aimed at Irish citizens who reside in or intend to reside in Malta. If you are travelling to Malta on a short-term basis (for less than 3 months), please consult our travel advice.
If you are considering moving to Malta, or have recently arrived, you will find lots of useful information on the Malta government website: Moving to Malta (gov.mt)
The Irish Business Network, Malta aims to support Irish people establish themselves in Malta and can be contacted through:
Irish Business Network, Malta: Overview | LinkedIn
Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this information as accurately as possible, the Embassy cannot accept liability for the information contained here.
Emergency and useful information
Emergency Number (Ambulance, Police, Fire Brigade): 112
Emergency Number in case of missing child: 116000
Ambulance: 196
Emergency SMS number 00 356 79 770 112 – only for deaf persons and/or those who for some reason are unable to make a call.
Police: 00 356 21 224 001
Public Hospitals:
- Mater Dei Hospital, Msida: 00 356 254 500 00
- Gozo General Hospital, Victoria: 00 356 2156 1600
- Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard: 00 356 2141 5183
- Rehabilitation Hospital Karin Grech, Guardamangia: 00 356 2208 0000
- St. Vincent De Paule Residence: 00 356 2590 3140
Residence permit
All EU nationals have the right to live in Malta through the 'right of residence'. This right is held whether the individual is working in Malta or not working however they must have sufficient financial means to support themselves.
EU nationals do not require a visa to enter Malta.
If you intend to remain in Malta for an extended period, you should contact Identity Malta who are responsible for processing and issuing of residence documentation. Further information can be found on the Malta government website page:
Working in Malta
EU nationals who would like to work in Malta do not require an employment licence however you should contact the EURES advisors in order to check any specific requirements.
Check for job opportunities through www.jobsplus.gov.mt or at one of the Jobcentres listed on the website). Visits to Jobcentres are by appointment only. Jobsplus (gov.mt)
You should also check out employment opportunities in weekly newspapers.
Tax in Malta
As a resident in Malta, you may be liable for Maltese taxes. The Embassy of Ireland is not in a position to advise on tax matters. General information may be found on the following websites:
Education system
Information on the education system can be found on Malta’s Government Services and Information website page: Education (gov.mt)
Advice to emigrants
Cross Care Migrant Project also provide advice to emigrants.
It is recommended that anyone intending to move to Malta does as much research as possible and the Maltese Government Services and Information website will answer most questions: Moving to Malta (gov.mt)
Social security, healthcare and housing
Health information for Irish nationals travelling overseas can be found on Citizens Information.
For current information on all aspects of living and working in Malta, please visit Malta’s Government Services and Information website: Moving to Malta (gov.mt)