Moving abroad

Malta

Moving to Malta
Once part of the British Empire, Malta has close and strong links with the UK. It has always been a regular holiday destination, and is increasingly becoming a retirement and second home destination, and is an increasingly regular destination for Atlantic International Movers, offering comprehensive removals, shipping and storage services for this Mediterranean island.  

Your specific move requirements can be discussed with one of our moving consultants, and every detail from the packing and collection through to delivery and unpacking will be agreed. Throughout your move, a move manager will ensure that everything goes to plan, and keep you informed of progress at all times.

Moves to Malta are usually carried out using a dedicated removals vehicle door-to-door, although can be via shipping container. Other services provided can include full packing and unpacking, insurance and storage at either end.

Being part of the EU, Malta has few customs and import regulations that apply to moves from the UK. Your relocation consultant will be able to provide further information.

If you would like us to survey your possessions and provide a quotation to move to Malta please complete this simple form, or you can complete this online questionnaire and we can provide a quotation by email.

Malta
Many British people move to Malta and many more choose to retire there, in fact the largest of the minorities in Malta are British. Although Maltese is the constitutional language of Malta, the country’s official languages are Maltese and English. Until 1934, Maltese was the most commonly used language in the country was Italian.  Eurobarometer estimates that one hundred per cent of the population speaks Maltese and eighty eight of the population speak English. Malta is one of the most multi-lingual countries in the European Union.

Malta was once part of the British Empire, but gained independence in 1964. The country is now part of the Commonwealth of Nations, a member of the United Nations (since 1964) and the European Union (since 2004) and a member of the Eurozone (since 2008).

Malta is constitutionally a Roman Catholic country. Catholicisim is the state religion and Factbook has claimed that ninety eight per cent of the population is of Roman Catholic faith, which makes Malta one of the most Roman Catholic countries in the world. The country has freedom of religion however. There are more than 360 churches in the country, which is roughly one church for every one thousand residents. Malta is particularly known for its religious celebrations which often involve fireworks and street parties. The Magalithic Temples in Malta are the oldest free-standing structures in Europe and represent just a few of the many world heritage sites in the country. Malta has a flourishing art and literature scene as well as a variety of architectural styles dating back several decades.

Sport is very popular in the country, in particular football. The Maltese football team has made it into the final phases in several World Cups and there is a national stadium called Ta’Qali, which tourists and residents can visit. Rugby is also played throughout the country by both men and women and Malta is developing a reputation or snooker.