Brits expat community living in Malta

Have you heard about how many British people have flung to Malta? That’s because the British passport still effortlessly permits British citizens to work and live on the island. Currently, there are just over 5 000 British citizens enjoying Malta’s breeze. 

Have you ever wondered why Brit ex-pats love staying in Malta?  Are you considering spending your retirement in Malta? As a British resident here’s what you too can enjoy if you make the move like fellow Brits:

1. Hello sunshine: 

As a British citizen, you’ve pretty much accepted the fact that the sun barely makes an appearance. In Malta, you can expect more 3 000 hours of sunshine yearly. 

While most islands tend to be highly expensive, Malta’s tropical Mediterranean lifestyle can be enjoyed at a fraction of the cost, whether you’re on holiday or considering a long-term stay.

2. Work potential: 

The reason so many people flock to Malta is because the place offers great potential for anyone who wishes to secure a job in the services, iGaming, blockchain, cryptocurrency, tourism, and online teaching industry.

In fact, British expats are most likely to secure online teaching jobs as well as jobs specific to the technology industry.  

This is in addition to the fact that Malta has also been termed the central hub for international relations and trading in Europe. 

3. Home away from home: 

Malta is an 180-minute flight from England. This means packing up and relocating to Malta is like moving away from home but still remaining close enough to home. The short flights back and forth are another pull factor for those English enthusiasts who wish to call Malta or Gozo home.      

4. English for the English: 

Another appeal factor for Brits is the fact that English is widely spoken in Malta. Living in a country that speaks an entirely foreign language is difficult. In Malta, the British can communicate easily with locals, which makes the job-seeking process even easier.  

5. Cost of living: 

The cost of living in Malta is considerably cheaper than in Europe. For pensioners, living up their retirement in Malta is ideal. Working people have to consider getting paid a lesser salary than the salary that they are used to getting in Europe. 

But, food and rent expenses are considerably lower in Malta. Clothing expenditure, on the other hand, is relatively similar to European clothing with tourist towns charging slightly higher amounts for clothes. 

6. Renting as opposed to buying: 

Although we don’t want to discourage you in any way from purchasing a house in Malta, many British expats choose to rent. Since there are so many fully furnished rentals located in (SDA) high-end property developments, finding a rental house is simple and cost-effective, granted you’re working with an experienced travel agent.                                            

7. Education: 

For British expats with families it is important to note that the public schools offer free education. Private schools are also an option if finances permit. Yet the education system on the island was modeled after the UK education system meaning that school-going children can easily adapt to the schools regardless of how old they are.                                        

8. Healthcare: 

Malta offer excellent healthcare facilities. In fact, the World Health Organization has stated that Malta has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. As of this writing, only 21 cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Malta which is much lower than in all other countries with patients recovering as well. 

Private and public healthcare systems are also available and outsiders moving into Malta will have to get medical insurance from a private company or from a third party connection based outside of Malta. Alternatively, since the British healthcare system and that of Malta are interlinked, a provisional entitlement to healthcare certificate can be used instead for insurance.

Malta is a former British colony so it’s no wonder why so many Brit ex-pats adapt rather easily to the sunny island. Whether you’re a Brit who calls the UK your home or are a Brit who calls Malta home –it’s basically the same thing. Both environments offer the same quality of life, amenities and opportunities.