{"id":117662,"date":"2024-09-16T13:17:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T12:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/?p=117662"},"modified":"2025-04-24T16:53:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:53:40","slug":"cost-of-moving-to-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-moving-to-malta","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Move to Malta From the UK in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The total cost of moving to Malta from the UK<\/a> is between \u00a310,000 and \u00a315,000<\/strong>. Total Malta moving costs will vary depending on the services you require, the flight you book and the visa you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many upfront costs required when moving abroad, so creating and sticking to a budget will help keep things in line. Use our handy cost guide to prepare for all the costs of moving to Malta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Breakdown of the Costs of Moving to Malta<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Visa and Document Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Skills Assessment – <\/strong>You\u2019ll need a skills assessment carried out if you\u2019re moving to Malta on a work visa. This is to prove your qualifications and skills are valid. The assessment cost will depend on your profession and can range from \u20ac100 to \u20ac500 (\u00a385-\u00a3425).

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  2. Authentication Fees<\/strong> – Important documents will need to be legalised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office<\/a> (FCDO) so they are valid in Malta. This typically costs \u00a330 (\u20ac35) per document. You might also need certain documents notarised which will cost a further \u00a350 to \u00a3100 (\u20ac60-\u20ac120) per document.

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  3. Mandatory Medical Check – <\/strong>You\u2019ll have to undergo medical checks for Residency, Work, Investment and Retirement visas. It\u2019ll cost between \u00a3150-\u00a3300 (\u20ac175-\u20ac350) for a general exam, \u00a380-\u00a3150 (\u20ac92-\u20ac175)for a chest x-ray for tuberculosis and between \u00a350-\u00a3200 (\u20ac58-\u20ac230)for blood tests for HIV and hepatitis. Costs will vary depending on the tests you need. 

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  4. Police Clearance Certificate <\/strong>– You\u2019ll need a police clearance certificate to prove a clean criminal record for a Residency, Work, Investment and Retirement visa. An ACRO Criminal Records Office Police Certificate <\/a>starts at \u00a355 (\u20ac64) for standard service and costs up to \u00a395 (\u20ac110)if you need it processed quickly. 

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  5. Visa Application Fee – <\/strong>A <\/strong>Single Permit<\/a> will allow you to work and live in Malta. The fee for this is \u20ac300 (\u00a3250).

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  6. Visa Assistance <\/strong>–  If you require legal assistance to help with the visa process, you should budget between \u00a3100 to \u00a32,000 (\u20ac85-\u20ac1,700) depending on the complexity. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Malta Travel and Relocation Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Flights from the UK to Malta<\/strong>: A one-way flight ticket to Malta from the UK can cost between \u00a350 and \u00a3150 (\u20ac58-\u20ac175). Costs will vary depending on the time of year, class and airline.  

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    2. Shipping Your Belongings<\/strong>: It\u2019ll cost \u00a33,015 (\u20ac3,490) on average for international shipping costs to Malta. This is to ship the contents of a 3-bedroom home.

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    3. Rental Deposits & Advance Rent<\/strong>: The average monthly rental cost in Malta is \u20ac1,235.98 (\u00a31,065). You might have to pay 1-3 months rent upfront so you should budget \u20ac3,707.94 (\u00a33,200).

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    4. Health Insurance:<\/strong>  Once you are a resident of Malta, you can access their public healthcare system. Private health insurance is recommended which can cost between \u20ac500 and \u20ac2,000 (\u00a3430-\u00a31,720).

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    5. Shipping Your Car:<\/strong> To ship your car to Malta<\/a>, it\u2019ll cost \u00a31,072 (\u20ac1,240). This is the cost to ship a standard saloon car via RoRo services.

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    6. Shipping Your Pet<\/strong>: It can cost between \u00a3500 and \u00a32,500 (\u20ac580-\u20ac2,900) to ship your pet to Malta. Small dogs and cats range from \u00a3500 to \u00a31,500 (\u20ac580-\u20ac1,740), while medium to large dogs cost between \u00a31,000 and \u00a32,500 (\u20ac1,160-\u20ac2,900).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>Average Salaries in Malta<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you’re wondering how much money you need to move to Malta, then it’s vital to look at average salaries. The average annual salary in Malta for 2025 is <\/strong>\u20ac20,000 to \u20ac25,000 (\u00a317,000-\u00a321,250). This is just an average figure and salaries will vary depending on the location, profession and experience. Below we\u2019ve listed some average salaries in different parts of Malta to help with your research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n