this mediterranean island is welcoming digital nomads
looking for a change of pace? how about a year in malta?
it’s no secret that the pandemic has radically changed the way we work. from time millionaires to work from home moguls, the past few years hace challenged the traditional 9-5 model of work and birthed new opportunities. malta’s new digital nomad scheme offers a rare opportunity to work from ‘home’ whilst experiencing the beauty of the mediterranean. their nomad residence permit allows holders to live and work remotely in malta for up to a year whilst legally residing there. whilst the permit has been open for eu residents for some time now, it has only just opened up to travellers from all over the world. as if working against a backdrop of turquoise water and storied architecture wasn’t incentive enough, the malta government also has several schemes in place to help travellers whilst there. their incentive for free independent travellers allows participating hotels to grant travellers who stay for two days or more up to 200 euros in incentives, which could include discounts on accomodation or free meals.
why malta?
an oft overlooked island in the mediterranean, malta has a lot to offer. beautiful beaches, historic building, and a thriving nightlife scene, there’s plenty to experience outside of work hours. majjistral national park offers magnificent views of the island’s northwest coast, and is home to a plethora of wildlife. the people of malta also love their festivals. from the strawberry festival, to the fireworks festival, to birgufest, a night of candlelit beauty, there’s no shortage of excitement to be experienced.
malta also has the highest vaccination rate in europe (alongside portugal), with 80% of their population having received their two doses. if you’re fully vaccinated yourself, you won’t need to spend 14-days in quarantine upon arrival.
for the sustainably-conscious, malta is an eco-haven. coming in at number 10 in earth.org’s global sustainability index, it’s a world leader in the fight against climate change. in 2021, the maltese government launched a plan for a circular economy that encourages low-impact, transparent production, and in 2019 the malta ministry for tourism launched a global mobility programme that rewards hotels for encouraging patrons to adopt green modes of transport.
what do i need to apply?