How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Malta

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator19 February 2025 04:39:51

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Hello everyone,

Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Malta can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting neighbors might work differently than what you're used to.

We would like to invite you to share the biggest challenges you face in your daily routine. Here are a few questions to start with:

What aspects of daily life were the most challenging for you at first?

How did you overcome these difficulties?

Did you find any local habits or customs particularly surprising?

What has helped you in feeling more at ease in your new environment?

Any funny or unexpected experiences you would like to share?

Share your experiences, anecdotes and tips to help fellow expats.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

hanselmar5 Contributor

Member since 11 October 2021

hanselmar5Contributor27 February 2025 15:45:58

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If you know a certain way from A to B never change it. People are used to their routine. So it happened to me recently. I realized I got the wrong residence card. I applied for a an extended one. The officer told me as your card is valid for another 4 years you do not need a receipt nor a temporary card until you collect one from your village office. After 4 weeks I was informed to collect the new card from the village office. I was showing my previous card and my application confirmation letter. Alright the counter clerk said and now I need your temporary card as an application evidence. I answered I do not have any other document to show you. The clerk was knowing the answer:"You lost this important document and you have to make a report to the police. All the people who come here must have a temporary residence card."