Malta is small (27 km long, with a single international airport) but punches above its weight on quality of life. English is an official language alongside Maltese, the currency is the euro, and EU citizens can move and work without paperwork. Non-EU candidates rely on the EU Single Permit or, for in-demand technical and managerial roles, the Key Employee Initiative. Both routes are well understood by local employers.
Cost of living is roughly 30-40% lower than equivalent European hubs like Amsterdam or Dublin. Most expats settle in the Sliema, St Julian's, Gżira, or Msida cluster, walkable to the bulk of the offices, with no real need to own a car.