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Malta Student Starter Pack 2025

Pre-Arrival Checklist

  • Valid Passport
  • Student Visa / Entry Permit (if required)
  • Admission Letter from Institution
  • Accommodation booking (at least for the first few weeks)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Some Euros in cash + International debit/credit card
  • Academic documents and vaccination records

Residence Permit/eResidence Card

Please click the following links and read carefully.

Accomodation

Options: Student Residences, Private Rentals, Hostels.

Useful Portals:

Transportation (Bus Card / Tallinja Card)

  • Apply here: https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/register-now. Select Card Type as Student Tallinja Card.
  • Alternatively, go to your google play store or your Apple App Store to download the Tallinja App for the Malta Public Transport System.
  • Pending the arrival of your bus card, you’ll be required to pay a fee of €2 per trip which is valid for 2 hours on any route.

Getting a SIM Card / Mobile Data

Providers:

Healthcare & Insurance

Cost of Living Estimate (Monthly)

  • Accommodation: €300–500
  • Food & Groceries: €150–250
  • Transport: Free or €20
  • Mobile & Internet: €20–30 (could be cheaper depending on service provider and mobile plans)
  • Leisure & Misc.: €100–150

Student Life and Integration

  • Your student ID could help in getting discount at specific stores upon presentation.
  • Orientation events (comes with freebies)
  • Learn Maltese phrases https://esnmalta.org/

Part-Time Work

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