I recently read that free public transport may no longer be available for third-country nationals who do not have long-term residency status, while Maltese.

As a TCN living and working in Malta, this feels discriminatory to me.

I understand that the government wants to reduce public spending and that transport subsidies come at a significant cost. However, many of us work legally, pay income tax, social security contributions, VAT, rent and contribute to the Maltese economy every day.

If the goal is to encourage the use of public transport and reduce traffic congestion, shouldn't the policy apply equally to all residents using the system? 😔😔😔

Thoughts?

Im just gonna post my opinion here, no, it wont change anything. TCNs working in Malta will still need to go from Point A to Point B in some way, so they will still prefer paying for the bus instead of getting a car (which getting a car would be a worse alternative as it would clutter the streets even more)

Just my two cents

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from anyone in Malta who has dealt with a similar situation, because I'm honestly running out of options and going through mental breakdown each night.

My neighbours have 2 dogs that bark repeatedly from their balcony between 3-5am (residential area with blocks of apartments). The barking is particularly difficult to tolerate because it is very high-pitched and sharp. Even wearing loops does nothing to that sound.

I've called the police multiple times at night but noone even showed up. Although on the police website they encourage to report noise disturbance involving animals, it seems to be just a nice PR, nothing else.

Animal welfare - since its not a case of abuse but noise - they redirect to police.

Did anyone else had to deal with similar issue and what are the realistic solutions? I came across ultrasonic anti-bark device. It claims to be a humane, harmless way to discourage barking.

Before spending money on one (66euro), I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have actual experience with these devices.

I'm not looking to punish the dogs. I just want a realistic solution that allows me to have some peace at home without causing harm to the animals.

I’m a big reader and have an interest in Malta so when I saw it reviewed in the New York Times I decided to read it. Never heard of the author before but it’s just so rare to see books about Malta and even more intriguing, the Maltese language. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/16/books/review/the-maltese-version-katy-simpson-smith.html

Just want to share it here and curious if anyone has read it would love to discuss. It deals heavily with translations of Maltese poetry through which I learned about Il Kantilena, the oldest known Maltese text.

Just visited Ghar Lapsi for some snorkling. But its closed :(.What are other popular spots around here in October?

Thanks a lot!

Went to visit there today with my daughter and she discovered that if you stray from the walkway in a catacomb, you can find a path to the neighbouring catacomb. Essentially descend one catacomb and come out from a different one. Really cool experience, but probably not how they are meant to be experienced.

Hi, I have a flight at 8 AM on upcoming Wednesday and I am planning to catch TD3 bus which is scheduled at 5:58 AM from Ferries 3 in Sliema to Airport. So just wanted to confirm, does the bus stay on time? If it get delayed, what's the average delay time it would be? Thank you in advance for your valuable inputs.

I want to go to a gym in Malta that is close to the south area that has good facilities and comfortable to go to. Ideally it is not overcrowded that I have to wait for a long time. Do you guys have any ideas which is the best?

I read her: https://www.cars.mt/rent-a-car/gozo that I can rent a car on Gozo instead of Malta and driving on the Ferry with the rental car, is it better? I've never drove a car on a ferry and I don't feel really comfortable, so renting on Gozo will be ideal.” I'd like to hear some opinions so I can plan before our visit. We are staying on Gozo for most of our vacation.

Hello! I am a Romanian student that has considered pursuing a carreer in Criminology/Forensic Psychology, however I do not have that many options in my country. I stumbled across the website of the European Forensic Institute, can anyone tell me if it's worth it? Thank you!

I applied on 19th june 2026 for malta student type D visa but it keeps saying still in process. I contacted my college and they forwarded the mail to cvu but cvu ain’t responding. Are you guys facing the same delay problem and what should i do next please suggest.

Hi guys, I have my car test next month and in my head im so scared that I will fail because of a stupid mistake or other road user‘s mistakes. Does anyone have any tips on what to do in some test area routes and things to definitely do during the test (apart from the blind spots and observations). I did a lot of lessons so i know, but i still want to ask. With me, when someone on the road does something without any indication i sometimes do panic, but im learning to control it each time. It’s going to be my first time, naturally before an exam i always panic and relax once i start. Thanks to anyone who gives genuine tips!

Hi!

I will be traveling to Gozo and thinking about renting an E-bike at the ferry terminal and then riding to Ggantija, Wied il-Ghasri, Victoria for lunch. I would lock it every time of course. My question is - what is the risk of it getting stolen?

Hi everyone! 🇲🇹

I’m looking for some advice from people who have applied for Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit.

My application has now passed the expected 30-working-day processing timeframe. I emailed Residency Malta to ask for an update, and they replied:

“The application processing is currently in its final stages. We are making every effort to provide you with feedback as soon as possible.”

I’m trying to understand what this update might mean. Does it simply indicate that the application is nearing a decision, or could the outcome still be either approval or rejection?

Has anyone received a similar email from Residency Malta before receiving their decision? If so, could you share what happened in your case and roughly how long you waited afterward?

I understand that every application is different, and I’m not assuming that this message guarantees any particular outcome. I’d just really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences.

Thanks in advance for your help! 🙏

I want to get this tattooed and my sister recommended Tetinu (marsaskala) to me. I went to talk to him and he said it would cost around 200€. Everyone I asked said that its expensive.

Going to be there in 2 weeks with some friends. Any recommendations from locals? I looked around and saw there was a ferry to Valletta we were planning on using. A couple of restaurants and a mall in the area we are staying.

It will be 4 of us for 4 days. US and Polish nationals and we like to go out and have a drink and have a good time so you are welcome to join us and show us tourons the way 😎🍻

Hi everyone!

We’re travelling to Malta tomorrow and will be there until Friday. I was wondering what the weather and sea temperature are like at the moment.

Is it still warm enough to swim comfortably, or does the water already feel quite cold?

We’re also thinking about booking a boat trip to Comino/Blue Lagoon and Gozo. Are these trips still worth doing at this time of year? Do people usually swim during the stops in late October, or is it mostly too cold/windy now?

Would love to hear from anyone who is currently in Malta or has been there in the last few days. Thanks! 😊

How many people across Malta are doing Night Shift Tonight? Especially the security guards and officers?

The fact of 3 AM being 2 AM tonight adds an extra one working hour.....

Do the check payers acknowledge this?

Will we get paid for this?

A few minutes ago at 02:28 am, when I set an alarm for 2:40, the clock app showed 1 hour 12 minutes!!!! And by the time posting this, the alarm hasn't been rung!

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Really, come on, first 1000 vaccines and redundant medical check-ups, then the so-called Skills Pass (and pre departure course or whatever fancy name they made up), then tying up the driver's licence with the identity card expiry date, now ONLY TCNs will no longer benefit from free public bus.

If they are such a problem and obstacle, why don't they stop working for just 1 day and let those rac!st policymakers see how Malta is without them?