02Quick Guides
Bank account, using public transport, finding a job, registering for water and electricity, registering a car and bringing your pets.
6 guides02.01
Opening a Bank Account
Local banks, documents you need, and online banks you can use from day one.
02.02
Public Transport
Tallinja cards, free bus travel, tourist cards, ferries and the 2027 changes.
02.03
Electricity and Water Bills
How ARMS bills work, the residential tariff, and bills in your landlord's name.
02.04
Finding a Job
Main industries, job websites, recruiters, CV tips and work permit rules.
02.05
Bringing Pets
Pet passport, vaccines, tapeworm treatment, and life with a pet in Malta.
02.06
Bringing or Registering a Car
Driving on the left, importing your car, registration tax and yearly costs.
About Quick Guides
As with many countries, there are some beginning things that need to be done and understood, in order to start a new life. This section will guide you through some of these key basics.
Where to start:
- Banking: Compare local banks vs online banks, understand documents needed, and common problems for new arrivals.
- Public Transport: Buses, the Tallinja card, ferries to Gozo and Sicily, ride-hailing apps.
- Water and Electricity bills: How ARMS bills work, residential vs non-residential tariff, and how to save.
- Finding a job: Job websites, recruiters, CV tips and the main industries in Malta.
- Bringing pet to Malta: Pet passport, vaccines, import rules and vets.
- Bringing or Registering a car: Importing a car, registration tax, road licence and Transport Malta steps.