10 tips for emigrating to Malta

Advice on emigrating to Malta

For emigrate to Malta You require detailed pre-planning of the requirements, resources and documents that will be necessary to submit to the immigration authorities and to apply for a visa.

In this article you will find the essential things to consider before you pack your bags and, of course, before you get on the plane. First-hand information is essential to save you money, time and avoid difficulties in the process.

1. Start preparing for a life in English

Make the most of the time you have in your home country to improve your English. While migrating to Malta means that you will have to learn the language, learning a language takes a lot of time and dedication. The better your level of English, the more you will make the most of your resources and time in the country, and the faster you will be able to adapt and grow.

2. Migrate to Malta to grow academically and professionally?

Define very well what you want to do, if it is to study, come with all the attitude to grow academically and professionally. Malta gives you the option not only to study but also to work 20 hours to cover your expenses while you study. 

3. Get good advice to save time, money and effort.

If you are going to emigrate to Malta for study purposes, it is best to do the process with an agency that is in Malta, like Boom Studies. This way you have all the support and accompaniment here on the island, which is when you will need it most. Our advice is free of charge and goes from the planning, during the trip, during your stay in Malta and at the end of your studies.

4. Bring all the required documents to avoid problems passing through migration in Europe. 

Don't rely on other people's experiences, always bring all the documentation that proves the intentions of your visit and that you are going back to your home country. Read our article with recommendations on how to pass through immigration in Europe. here.

5. Know very well the requirements to obtain a study visa in Malta.

Don't be surprised by the documents you need to present when applying for your visa. While the student visa application process is quick and easy, financial solvency is one of the requirements that for some requires advance planning. Read our blog on visa requirements here.

6. Bring your CV or resume ready.

If you are coming for study or work, bring your CV up to date and in English, to apply for available vacancies. If you are coming to learn and improve your English, you can apply for various positions in hospitality, catering and tourism. The most common format for your cv is the Europass.

If on the other hand you come from a higher education programme, have good English, university studies and work experience, you can apply for qualified jobs, the process takes a little longer, but it is worth it. We also have a blog with essential tips on how to get a job, read it here.

7. Check accommodation options carefully

If you are going to migrate to Malta for study or work, do not pay for accommodation in advance with any landlord. Come with a reservation in a hotel or hostel for the first 10 days and do your research here. 

8. Emigrate to Malta only to have English become your eternal obstacle.

Come with a desire to learn, grow and work. Some people, in their eagerness to make a little money, neglect their studies and miss out on much better job opportunities in the future because they don't speak English well. It is advisable to focus on the first few months on the island. English and education are the way to personal and professional growth in Malta.

9. Take advantage of the benefits offered by the government to study.

Many people don't know this when emigrating to Malta, but the Maltese government refunds up to 70% of what you pay for your higher education studies in Malta. At Boom Studies we are experts in these and many more educational procedures so that you have the best experience.

10. ¿Emigrating to Malta with family?

Migration processes with family members require time and planning. Often, it is best for one family member to come first, learn English, get a job, apply for residency and then apply for the rest of the family.

How to start the process to migrate to Malta?

Boom Studies takes you step by step through the process of planning your trip, before, during and after your arrival on the island. 

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