Australians in Valletta
Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy Valletta as an Australian.
Australian High Commission Malta
Australia's diplomatic mission in Malta, next to Valletta: passports, notarial services, consular help
Ta' Xbiex Terrace, Ta' Xbiex XBX 1034, Malta
Cooee Malta
Free Facebook group for Australians in Malta: questions, flatmates, footy and meetups.
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VallettaMoving to Valletta from Australia: visas, permits and your first month
The permits that actually work for Australians in Malta, what they cost in 2026, and the order to do the paperwork so your first month in Valletta isn't all queues.
VallettaRenting in Valletta: leases, deposits and registration explained
Malta's rental rules are not Australia's. Lock-in periods, registered leases, the 5% renewal cap and where Aussies look for flats in and around Valletta.
VallettaCost of living in Valletta: cheaper rent, free buses and pricier groceries
Rent is lower than Sydney, the buses are free once you're set up, but groceries aren't cheap. A 2026 look at what life in Valletta really costs an Aussie.
VallettaAussie life in Valletta: Maltese-Australians, Anzac graves and the breakfast grand final
Malta is half full of people with a cousin in Melbourne. How to find the Aussie crowd in Valletta, where the Anzac connection lives and how to watch the footy.
VallettaMaltese citizenship by descent: how Australians with Maltese roots claim an EU passport
A Maltese-born parent or grandparent could make you a Maltese and EU citizen. Who qualifies, which form you need, what it costs and how to apply from Australia.
VallettaAustralian restaurants, cafés and bars in Valletta: one Melbourne brunch spot and a lot of footy at home
Malta is full of Maltese-Australians but short on Aussie venues. Here's the one we could verify, a Melbourne-style brunch spot on Spinola Bay, plus where to watch the sport.
VallettaNightlife in Valletta: Strait Street wine bars, Paceville clubs and the night bus home
Valletta does quiet wine bars in old stone lanes. Paceville does the big nights. Here's how Malta goes out in 2026, what a beer costs and the rules to know.
VallettaBuying in Valletta vs back home: permits, duty and the AIP catch
Malta's 5% stamp duty is simple. The AIP permit, its minimum prices and its no-renting rule are not. Here's how a Valletta flat compares with buying in NSW.
The inner move
Moving to Valletta is more than boxes
The boxes arrive in a few weeks. The feeling of being at home takes longer, for every person in the family. In Valletta, a small island is easy to get around and hard to feel anonymous in, which helps some families and not others. Katharina Bergauer (innsicht) walks with families through that part of the move: from the goodbyes before you leave until you have settled in.
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Australia in Valletta
Official offices, clubs, sport, schools and a taste of home. Checked 2026-11; tell us if something has changed.
Official Australia
Australian High Commission Malta
Australia's diplomatic mission in Malta, next to Valletta: passports, notarial services, consular help
Ta' Xbiex Terrace, Ta' Xbiex XBX 1034, Malta
Australian sport
Restaurants, cafés and bars
Our guide to Australian restaurants, cafés and bars in Valletta